Never+Let+Me+Go

**//Never Let Me Go//** Facilitator: Quinton Walker Room Assignment: Upper School Conference Room Student Enrollment: 8

Hey Gang - Hope you've had a great summer. So looking forward to talking with you all about Ishiguro's //Never Let Me Go//. I hope you found the book to be as profoundly moving as I did. I've listed some themes below that we'll touch on in our discussion. Check back nearer the 15th if you want updates.

    __Themes from the Reading__

Death and Dying Proving One's Worth (or possibly love) Ownership of One's Body Utilitarian The Role and Appropriateness of Pain in Art (Literature, Film, Song)

__Possible Discussion Questions__

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">1. When did you first understand what Kathy was referring to with regard to being "a carer"? <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">2. What do you think drew Kathy and Tommy together? <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">3. What do you make of the various layers of pain that exist between Kathy, Tommy, and Ruth? <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">4. Do we, as blossoming adults, know our life's purpose? How might we ascertain that purpose? <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">5. How does privilege get conferred in our society? When is an appropriate age to know about privilege (or lack their of)? Think about the role of Lucy. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">6. Is there a modern Hailsham? Is it symbolic of anything in our society today?