Dune Lesson Plan

Discuss the important plot and character development moments we see in today's reading.

Things are coming to a head as far as the plot to destroy House Atreides goes. Spice-collecting equipment on Arrakis is failing, Harkonnen agents are everywhere, and now they're sneaking in lasguns for some kind of final showdown. Baron Harkonnen was right: Thufir Hawat thinks Jessica is the traitor, and even the Duke is pretending to distrust her.

As things draw to an end for Duke Leto, Herbert really plays up his goodness. Leto is generous to the poor people of Arrakis, giving each one a full cup of water, and he really loves Paul and Jessica. Some chapters begin with quotes and...