Conversation Topics
The Box-Car Children by Warner, Gertrude Chandler
Pick a story conflict to push the characters' buttons
Independence vs. Responsibility
"At what point does the pursuit of independence become selfish when others are relying on you?"
The Meaning of Home
"Can a place without luxury or permanence still be considered a true home?"
Trust vs. Suspicion
"In a world where vulnerable people are often exploited, is it wiser to trust cautiously or remain fiercely independent?"
The Value of Work
"Is work inherently valuable, or does its value depend on the motivation behind it and the impact it has on others?"
💡 How Authors- Works
Characters naturally disagree on some subjects, as the author intended! Discover the tensions that drive the story, and get a better understanding of the story's deeper meaning. Features: pre-loaded questions; clickable prompts; characters who remember and talk authentically based on their values, and, sometimes, from what they learned. Jump back into your favorite stories in a whole new way.