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 Quotes: 1. " Jeevan found himself thinking about how human the city is, how human everything is. We bemoaned the impersonality of the modern world, but that was a lie, it seemed to him; it had never been impersonal at all. There had always been a massive delicate infrastructure of people, all of them working unnoticed around us…" (Chapter 30) This quote caught my attention since Jeevan sees several things going down, including the Internet, flowing water, electricity, and broadcast television. He discovers that the seemingly impersonal structure finely woven with human labor and connection as the world falls apart. Discussion questions: 1. Jeevan realizes that he must make an effort to re-establish himself in his life and his memory in order to prevent losing himself, so he constantly reminds himself of his identity, his objectives, and his past. 2. I believe Mandel is arguing that memory is important because it allows us to recall happy and comforting moments from our past,...

 A perfect community might be thought of as a location where a few essential qualities combine to foster an atmosphere that supports each member's fulfillment and well-being. my perfect community would be called Heaven. Members cooperate to achieve common goals because they have comparable morals and worldviews. People are able to freely express their thoughts and opinions in a safe setting. Members' problems and worries are handled with compassion and understanding. Members are aware of their roles and obligations within the community, and expectations are set. Everybody has access to opportunity and resources are distributed fairly. Respecting its past and customs helps the community's members unite with one another. Members have lots of chances to communicate, work together, and form bonds. Discussion questions: 1.The main focus of the author was Arthur's life before the Georgian Flu. We find out that he was raised on a Canadian island that not many people are aware ...

1."Survival is Insufficient" is a fitting motto for the Traveling Troupe, as they endeavor to endure in a post-apocalyptic world while discovering meaning, community, and beauty in their existence. They wanted to produce art and share the experiences they came across on their voyage since they were not content with just existing. The plays "Station Eleven" and "A Midsummer Night's Dream" examine themes of fortitude and the transformative power of art in the face of hardship. As the Symphony makes its way through the altered world and attempts to regain a feeling of normalcy, themes of transition, the nature of reality, and the relationship between the natural and supernatural realms resound with their experiences. 2.Life has taken a significant turn for Kristen, the main character. She has been accustomed to the new way of life having grown up in a post-apocalyptic society. She signed up to play in the Symphony. She grows older and gains resilience, su...

  “WHAT WAS LOST IN THE COLLAPSE: almost everything, almost everyone, but there is still such beauty.”   (page 57) This section opens Chapter 11, right before the Traveling Symphony presents A Midsummer Night's Dream. It encapsulates the main idea of the book, which is that hope endures even in the face of unspeakable suffering and loss. In addition to providing venues for individuals to rejoice, grieve, and escape the misery of their circumstances, the Traveling Symphony seeks to remind people of the beauty that still exists in the world. “In the lobby, the people gathered at the bar clinked their glasses together. ‘To Arthur,’ they said. They drank for a few more minutes and then went their separate ways in the storm.  Of all of them there at the bar that night, the bartender was the one who survived the longest." (page 15) This text beautifully conveys the transience of relationships forged over drinks, the frailty of life, and the quiet fortitude of the bartender—a su...