Queen’s Shadow by E.K. Johnston

Assignment:

• Objective: To explore how Queen’s Shadow shows the challenges of being a woman in charge and how Padmé Amidala balances her emotions with her duties.

• Instructions:

  • In Queen’s Shadow, Padmé is a queen who has to make tough decisions and keep her emotions in check, even when things are hard. In one part of the story, Padmé faces big challenges and has to rely on her friends, especially her handmaidens, to help her.

  • Write a short essay (1-2 paragraphs) about how Padmé is shown as a strong leader but also a person who has feelings and struggles. How does the book show that being a leader is not just about being tough—it’s also about being kind, understanding, and trusting others?

  • Pick a moment from the book where Padmé has to make a tough decision or show her leadership. Explain how this moment helps us understand her better.

Questions to Think About:

1. How does Padmé show that leaders can be both strong and emotional?

2. How do her relationships with her handmaidens show her growth as a leader?

3. How is Padmé both a symbol of hope and someone we can relate to because of her flaws?