Discussion Questions
During Reading
- Grandmother tells the boy that real witches look exactly like ordinary women. How does this make the story scarier than if witches looked obviously horrible?
- How does Dahl make the boy’s voice feel very calm and matter-of-fact even when frightening things happen? Find examples.
After Reading
- Grandmother says that a short life as a mouse with her is better than a long life as a human without her. Do you agree? What does this tell you about what she values?
- The boy stays a mouse for most of the ending. How do you feel about this? Is it a happy ending?
- Why do you think Dahl never gives the boy a name?
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