9) Motif

     Throughout the novel, the competition Celia and Marco must endure is mentioned. Both characters try to learn to rules throughout most of the novel as well as what it takes to win. It became frustrating towards the middle of the novel as I had learned very little of anything new regarding the competition. Mr. A.H. and Prospero were not very giving in information. However, once I learned that the competition resulted in death, usually, I was shocked. I did not want Marco or Celia to die just because of some ongoing feud.