Ch. 3 and 4

      Chapters three and four focus on Ender's decision to go to Battle School and what happens on the shuttle, including the launch.  Peter again shows his jealousy towards Ender in chapter three.  When Colonel Graff comes to the Wiggins' house, Valentine looks at Ender, thinking Graff came for Ender.  This hurts Peter's feelings and thus, he acts rudely.  Also, I think it is strange that they call Ender, who is a third child, a Third.  I felt that is was sad when Graff told Ender that no one wants a Third and his parents will not miss him long.  By saying this, I think he was trying to force Ender to come with him.  Ender thinks he is becoming more like Peter and definitely does not want to be like him.  After Ender hurts the boy on the shuttle, he says, "I am Peter.  I'm just like him." (Card 33)  He "...hated himself," (Card 33) for acting like his older brother.  I found it interesting that Graff keeps on favoring Ender, even after he knows that the boy hit Ender on the head several times before.  It is almost as if he wants the boys to hate Ender.  Ender's character is pretty awesome.  I like how he is able to manage his own problems.  I also like Graff's character because he acts nicely towards Ender.  Also, I find it interesting how he purposely puts Ender into difficult situations.  I am not sure if this is good or bad for Ender, but I'm leaning towards it being good.