Conversation Topics
The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom — Complete by Smollett, T. (Tobias)
Pick a story conflict to push the characters' buttons
Virtue vs. Expediency
"Is it ever justifiable to compromise one's virtue for personal gain, or are moral principles absolute regardless of the circumstances?"
The Nature of Revenge
"Is revenge ever a morally justifiable response to grave injustice, or does it inevitably corrupt the avenger and lead to further harm?"
The Role of Women in Society
"Can a woman truly achieve independence and fulfillment within the confines of 18th-century societal expectations, or must she defy those expectations to forge her own path?"
Social Mobility and Class
"Is it possible to truly transcend one's social origins in a society defined by rigid class boundaries, or are individuals forever bound by the circumstances of their birth?"
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