Essential Question #7

In this book we see how humans behave when authority and law are no longer existant. In relation to Question #6, how does the way the man and boy behave fulfill religion as simply a way of life rather than a struggle, like today, to force upon others what you believe, be unsure of what you should believe because of ignorance and distrust, ect...?

Essential Question #6

In this book the man often tells his son that they are carrying the fire throughout their journey. The fire symbolizes the capacity for hope and the ability to love, both qualities which the man and especially the boy possess—as the "good guys". How is carrying the fire similar to what religions presses on all people? 

Essential Question #5

Can you respect someone you do not trust, and can you trust someone you do not respect?

Essential Question #4

Can you trust someone you fear? 

Essential Question #3

In this book the man often times has hard time tusting others while the boy always is willing to trust others In this way, How could/does trust imply vulnerability?

Essential Question #2

In the book a couple scenes symbolize how things man made eventually run out of control. In what ways can we see this in are world today?

Essential Question #1

1. Distrust is known to create borders between people wether its just between individuals or entire nations. In what ways are these borders "good" and in what ways are they "bad"?