Every major character in the novel is male, and academic wizardry seems to be the realm of men. Discuss and explore the implications of how gender is treated in A Wizard of Earthsea.

Most of the characters in A Wizard of Earthsea are dark-skinned. Discuss the impact of this, especially in the context of a novel first published in 1968.

The ocean and the weather play a huge role in the lives of the people who live in Earthsea. Discuss the symbolism of the ocean, the weather, and other natural forces at various points in the novel.