Powerful Literature
Opening
Consider your reaction to “Once Upon a Time” and discuss the following questions with your classmates.
- Where in this story did you experience the strongest emotions?
- What stays with you when you think about this story?
- Some would say that the most powerful literature remains with you a long time after you’re done reading, so often it’s helpful to return to that point of intensity and take it apart. What made it work on you as it did?