Dawn

How does Lilith’s former life on Earth, before the war, make her a good candidate for her work with the Oankali?

Why do Lilith’s allies align themselves with her? Why do her enemies oppose her?

What qualities does Lilith exhibit that make her a good leader? Which qualities prevent her from being a good leader? Overall, how would you assess Lilith’s success as a leader?

If Joseph had not died, would he have sided with Lilith or the resisters? Would he have stayed with Lilith on the ship, or would he have wanted to go down to Earth? Support your answer with material from the text.

Is violence an inevitability for humans? Support your answer using examples from the book.

How is this story an allegory for different human groups who encounter each other?

What are some of the different examples of family in the story?

Would you want to be part of the first human group to repopulate the Earth? Why or why not?