The Choice

THE CHOICE

1. What is the "choice" referred to in the title?
- The "choice" is referred to as whether Rebecca would take her poison on her own or by her parents at force.
2. Is it a real choice?  Why/why not?  What is the alternative?
- I think it is because having the choice to control what happens is better than having someone control it for you.
3. Why does the author use the word poison in the first line?
- It is the reality of what Rebecca is drinking.
4. The author's daughter wants to play with a toy that is intended for older kids.  Why?  Do you agree with her?
- If someone is going to be around for a short time, why not let them enjoy the thing they want to?
5. If you thought you might not live to the age of 30 what would you want to do right now?
- nothing different.
6. Under what circumstances does it make sense to endure discomfort--or even force it on a loved one-- in service to a greater/more important cause?
- I think it is. People have to be strong and always hope and believe that the best outcome will happen.
7. Is suffering a necessary condition of life and love?
- yes, "what doesn't kill you make you stronger".
8. Most readers don't share the author's circumstances, but we feel an emotional response to his words.  Why?
- I think feeling in response to his words makes sense because we fear that one day a similar situation will happen to us.