What does Locke and Demosthenes mean?

In Ender’s Game, Locke is the guy who thinks we all can talk out our political differences, while Demosthenes is the one who calls for war between the countries.

Who goes by the name Locke in Ender’s Game?

Peter
Peter (a.k.a. Locke, looking like Cueball) is attracting a squirrel with some food his hand.] Valentine: Ender’s up there saving the world, but down here it’s falling apart politically. What can we do? [Peter turns towards and sits down, leaning back on one hand.

What is the irony behind Peters alias on the nets being Locke?

TestNew stuff! What is ironic about the personas of Demosthenes and Locke? The whole idea is basically that Peter, the elder child is quite the ambitious young man, and persuades his sister to go along with his plans.

What does Valentine symbolize in Ender’s Game?

For my body biography of Valentine, my first symbol is a heart to symbolize how she is a loving and caring person, especially when something involves her brother Ender. I placed the heart symbol on her chest where an actual heart would be located because it truly represents how Valentine is such a loving character.

Why do you think Peter chose Demosthenes and Locke for pseudonyms?

In Orson Scott Card’s Ender’s Game, Peter and Valentine Wiggin adopt the online pseudonyms Locke and Demosthenes, respectively, to influence the public’s political opinions on the internet and sway political events. The name Locke invokes John Locke, a famous English philosopher.

Why was Valentine Demosthenes?

Though initially unsure of the effectiveness of two children writing as adults, Valentine soon agreed. She began writing political analysis on the Nets using several assumed names, but after she had perfected her skills she became the paranoid anti-Russian writer “Demosthenes”.

What pseudonyms does Peter choose for himself and Valentine?

Peter says, “I want to save mankind from self-destruction.” What pseudonyms do Peter and Valentine choose for themselves? Valentine is called Demosthenes after the Greek orator who exhorted citizens of Greece to rise up against their king.

What pseudonym does Peter choose for himself?

Why do you think Peter chose Demosthenes and Locke for pseudonyms? – Locke as the reasonable, statesman persona respected by all the smart people. – Demosthenes, more popular, and populist.

Is Peter Wiggin a psychopath?

Wiggin family Peter Wiggin is Ender’s elder brother. A sociopath, he takes sadistic pleasure in manipulating and brutalizing other children, especially Ender. In Ender’s Game, he helps end a global war (with Valentine’s reluctant assistance).