The Struggle Between Achilles And Ender

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This is the angry emoji which relates to how Achilles gets increasingly upset as he confronts Ender. The book says,"Achilles could hardly see for the rage". Ender is telling Acilles the truth about his heritage while he vigorously denies it and attacks Ender, several beating him.

This is the smirking or cheeky face which applies to the book when Achilles orchistates a meeting with Ender to try and get him to say something to sway the public's opinion away from Ender. The text reads," But I've been wanting to see you, and I think the governor has been trying to keep us apart. I know you have been aching for this moment". Ender knows that Achilles set up the meeting and is referencing that he knows in a very tongue amd cheek way.

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