Conversation Topics
Carmilla by Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan
Pick a story conflict to push the characters' buttons
Love vs. Possession
"Can love truly exist when it is intertwined with a need for control and possession, or does such possessiveness inevitably corrupt genuine affection?"
Skepticism vs. Belief
"When faced with inexplicable events, at what point does rational skepticism become willful blindness, and when does belief become dangerous credulity?"
Justice vs. Revenge
"When someone suffers an unspeakable loss, is it morally justifiable to seek revenge, or should they strive for justice, even if it means letting the perpetrator go unpunished in the way they desire?"
Duty vs. Desire
"To what extent should individuals, particularly women, sacrifice their personal desires and passions in order to fulfill their perceived duties to family and society?"
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