2. In light of the paragraph that begins, "There you go!" near the end of chapter 7, what does the skeptical ghost think is the main reason for all his disappointments (in his travels, his experiences in school, war, marriage)?--Where does he think the core of the problem lies?
3. In light of the last sentence the skeptical ghost says inchapter 7, what emotion do you think largely motivates his skepticism?
4. What is the Ghost's problem in chapter 8?
5. What do you think about the bright Spirit's comment on shame in chapter 8?--in the paragraph that begins, "An hour hence..."
Am I the only one blogging? I am really enjoying this group. I have been thinking about what Amy VanZandt had said about the process of how a child changes from so accepting and imaginative to a grown-up with skeptical attitudes. Parenting is tough when you think of how much of our culture does this to them.
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Hey! We need to do something for Mary Strine who is turning 88 this Wednesday!!!!