The Symphony has the motto “Survival is Insufficient” painted on the side of the lead caravan. What does that mean to you? Read more →
Part 3: Art as Refuge/Art as Anchor
Miranda uses her work on Station Eleven as both a mental/emotional escape from the tumult in her life, and as a constant in her life when everything else can and does change. Do you have an outlet like Miranda’s – something that helps you to center and deal with life’s challenges? Read more →
Part 2: Post-collapse names
Some of the members of The Symphony have dropped their given name and go by the name of their instrument and placement in the Symphony (e.g. the conductor, second horn, or third cello); why do you think a person would choose to do this? Would you choose a new name? Read more →
Part 1. The Theater (ENGL 110)
When the epidemic was just being discovered and Jeevan called Laura, Laura asked if Jeevan was paranoid. Have you ever been paranoid that a particular situation would become a reality? Read more →
Week 2: Favorites
At this point in your reading, who is your favorite character in the book? Why? Read more →
Part 1. The Theater: Metropolitan vs Rural/Remote
Part 1 of the book is comprised of Chapters 1-6, and is primarily about the death of Arthur and the quick spread of the Georgia Flu, with hints to the devastating effects it will have on the world. The Upper Peninsula is fairly remote when compared to the rest of the US; what do you think our chances would be… Read more →
Part 1. The Theater (ENGL 110)
Welcome! This post is the first in a series of discussions about Emily St. John Mandel’s novel, Station Eleven, which will be happening in various courses this semester at Lake State. While participating in this discussion is required for some students, the conversation is open to the public. To participate, choose one of the following two questions to answer in your reply.… Read more →
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