Conversation Topics
Great Expectations by Dickens, Charles
Pick a story conflict to push the characters' buttons
Social Mobility vs. Contentment
"Is it morally justifiable to abandon one's roots and loved ones in the pursuit of social advancement, even if it leads to personal unhappiness?"
Nature vs. Nurture in Moral Development
"To what extent are individuals responsible for their actions, considering the influence of their upbringing and the environment in which they were raised?"
Justice vs. Revenge
"Is seeking personal revenge ever justifiable, even if the legal system fails to deliver adequate justice?"
The Illusion of Appearance
"Is it more important to cultivate genuine inner qualities or to maintain a socially acceptable outward appearance, even if it masks one's true self?"
💡 How Authors- Works
Characters naturally disagree on some subjects, as the author intended! Discover the tensions that drive the story, and get a better understanding of the story's deeper meaning. Features: pre-loaded questions; clickable prompts; characters who remember and talk authentically based on their values, and, sometimes, from what they learned. Jump back into your favorite stories in a whole new way.