Discussion Questions
During Reading
- Why do you think the three farmers are described as so unpleasant? Does this make it easier to enjoy Mr Fox stealing from them?
- How does Dahl make the digging scenes exciting and tense?
After Reading
- Badger asks if stealing is right. What do you think? Does it matter why someone steals and who they steal from?
- Mr Fox shares the food with all the underground animals. What does this tell you about his character?
- The three farmers are left sitting outside in the cold and rain. Is this a satisfying ending? Why?
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