8. The Humbug Volunteers
1. Explain what it might mean to bring back Rhyme and Reason.
2. Explain why King AZAZ and the Humbug say the princesses will never be freed. Think about the story of the journey told by the bug.
3. Explain the gift the king gave to Milo as he left for his journey.
4. The following quotes are from Chapter 8. Compare and contrast the two statements. Explain how they demonstrate very different character traits of Milo and the Humbug. Explain how these differences may impact the journey they are about to undertake.
"Why not indeed?" exclaimed the bug, who seemed to be at home on either side of an argument. (96)
"I don't know which side of anything to look at," protested Milo. "Everything is so confusing and all your words only make things worse." (95)