What roles do food and hunger play in The Stolen Heir? How do the scenes involving food further exemplify what Madoc says to Wren at the end of the novel, about her still sitting at the table waiting for permission to eat?

Other than her unmother, Wren has two mother figures: Lady Nore and Bogdana. Compare and contrast these two characters and their impacts on Wren.

Wren often notes how Oak’s complex relationship with Madoc. Why does Oak feel this way? Cite the text to support your answer.