Ender's Game- Ch. 1 and 2

       Chapters one and two of Ender's Game were interesting.  These chapters consisted mainly of how Ender copes with losing his monitor.  Peter, Ender's older brother, seems jealous that Ender kept his monitor longer.  Also, I feel, he is sort of a weird character because of how he beats up his little brother and then laughs and says it was just a game.  At first, the reader thinks he is a cruel person.  However, towards the end, he tells Ender that he is sorry, he knows how it feels, and that he loves him.  This shows a compassionate side to Peter.  I found it strange that the government had to put monitors on kids and by doing this could feel their expressions.  They could tell if Ender felt pain, could see what Peter did to him, and listen to what Peter says to Ender.  The government can see how Ender acts as well.  For instance, they saw Ender beating up Stilson who was bullying him.  They are also going see how Ender acts when he faces Peter.  Even though this takes place several years in the future, there are some similarities to today.  For example, as Mr. Calvin explained, the desks are similar to iPads.  After hurting Stilson, Ender states he is just like his brother.  I could tell he is ashamed of this because he is crying as he says it.  I think it can also show that Ender feels bad after he beats up someone.