The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

What would be lost if the book did not contain illustrations? Choose the three most significant illustrations in the book, analyze them, and explain how each contributes to the story’s mood and meaning.

What linguistic devices does Mackesy use to challenge the reader’s perceptions and assumptions about the meaning and purpose of life? You might observe paradoxes, oxymorons, double meanings, subversion, or parallelism, among others.

What does it mean to be a good friend, according to the text? What qualities does a good friend have? What specific actions or behaviors do true friends display?