Encounters

Discussion questions for Encounters

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1. 1

   How do the initial "encounters" in the book establish the tone and central mysteries of the narrative, and how do your expectations shift as the stories unfold?

2. 2

   If you found yourself in a similarly surreal or unexpected encounter to the ones experienced by the characters, do you think you would react with fear, curiosity, or skepticism?

3. 3

   The title suggests meetings or collisions—whether between people, ideas, or the unknown. How does Mr. Richard L Hermann use these pivotal meetings to catalyze internal transformation in the characters?