Debate Topics
The best short stories of 1918, and the yearbook of the American short story by Unknown
Pick a story conflict
Cultural Identity vs. Assimilation
"Is it more important to preserve one's cultural heritage or to fully assimilate into a new society for success and acceptance?"
Childhood Innocence vs. Harsh Reality
"At what point should a child's innocence be sacrificed for the sake of preparing them for the realities of life?"
Modernity vs. Tradition
"Is it better to uphold tradition and preserve the past, or to embrace modernity and strive for progress, even if it means abandoning cherished customs?"
Gossip vs. Community
"Is gossip a destructive force that undermines community trust, or a necessary social mechanism for maintaining order and connection?"
💡 How Debates Work
Characters naturally disagree on some subjects, as the author intended! Discover the tensions that drive the story. Features: pre-loaded questions, clickable prompts; characters who remember and talk authentically based on their values. Jump back into your favorite stories in a whole new way.