Book Club Discussion Guide - Christian Fiction
1) What would you say is the purpose and audience of this book? Do you think the book succeeded?
2) What about the book seems universal or archetypal? In other words, what aspects of the book might be relevant to ANY audience, not just a Christian or Western one?
3) How does this book depict classical Western themes? Here are some we've studied in our Greek and Roman literary selections: fate/providence, rationalism/logic, idealism/realism, democracy/order, etc.
4) Western culture has been profoundly influenced by Christendom. What Christian influences, ideals, or reactions do you detect in the book?
4) Western culture has been profoundly influenced by Christendom. What Christian influences, ideals, or reactions do you detect in the book?
5) Consider your list of literary terms. Can you come up with a few literary observations relevant to the book? For instance, where was the climax of the story? Was there any use of symbol or motif? Last book club, everyone did climax and symbol -- this time, please branch out and use more terms! Consult your "popcorn" booklets.
6) What was the group's opinion of the book? Did you like it or not? Why? Defend your opinions.
For this Friday's book club forum, I will not talk as much as I did last time. All group members need to be prepared to do significant, meaningful talking about their book and the 6 questions. You are allowed to bring snacks to share with the class.
For this Friday's book club forum, I will not talk as much as I did last time. All group members need to be prepared to do significant, meaningful talking about their book and the 6 questions. You are allowed to bring snacks to share with the class.
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