1. How does the title of the novel work on various levels?
The title " Parable of the Sower " to me surprisingly works in kind of an ironic way to me. If I recall correctly, a parable is something used in the Christian religion, almost like a short story about God and his life or journey's. To me, this sounds a bit ironic because Lauren makes it very clear throughout the story, even from the beginning that she does not really believe in God and the stories that people tell her about him. So that's kind of something to laugh at. On the other hand, it actually fits quite well with the story because we know that Lauren is writing " Earthseed " which is basically like her own personal bible while she creates what is practically her own religion. A sower is someone who plants seeds and whatnot so I guess calling it " Earthseed " is pretty fitting for a title of her bible.
QUESTIONS:
1) Do you think that Lauren's religion will catch on in the story?
2) Do you think Lauren will make it till the end?
3) How does this future compare and contrast to that of The Handmaid's Tale?
QUESTIONS:
1) Do you think that Lauren's religion will catch on in the story?
2) Do you think Lauren will make it till the end?
3) How does this future compare and contrast to that of The Handmaid's Tale?
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