1. Do the two couples learn anything from each other about love? Why or why not?
Refer to specific circumstances from the story in your answer.
2. What is the purpose of the handicaps in Harrison Bergeron and how is this problematic? Is this really about equality? Why or why not?
3. In Harrison Bergeron, how is Hazel a complex character? Is she more aware of her surroundings than were led to believe? Explain.
4. Was Harrison Bergeron successful in his mission even though he dies in the end? Explain
5. Describe the company the narrator works for in Standard Loneliness Package. How is this society problematic? How can we compare Standard Loneliness Package to Harrison Bergeron?
6. What kind of social commentary is Charles Yu making in regard to mental illness and mental health awareness? What might he be saying about advancements in technology and its effects on our mental health?
7. In The Possibility of Evil, why does Mrs. Strangeworth write the letters she writes to the neighborhood? What is her mission and is she at all justified in her actions?
8. Compare and contrast The Possibility of Evil to The Lottery. How are they similar in theme and setting? How are the two stories different?
