Reading+Comprehension

A few questions to consider as we read:


 * What makes a "classic" story a classic?
 * Do strong writing techniques play a role in making a story a classic?
 * Why do some stories (books or movies) stay popular from generation to generation?
 * Should people, including us, work together to improve the welfare of others?
 * How can experiencing and/or seeing suffering cause people to change?
 * What causes some people to be alienated by their community or society in general?