In our Monday Literature class we looked at Chapters 16 and 17 of The Pilgrim's Progress, and discussed Christian's battle with Apollyon. While we always have good and healthy discussions surrounding our reading in class I would also like to give you things to think about as you move on in the novel outside of class. Hopefully, this will help you relate to and understand Bunyan's allegorical story; many parts may even apply to your own lives.
1) Apollyon argues that many who start our following the King give up their pilgrimage and return to him. How have you been tempted to give up this week? Did you stand firm? If so, how were you encouraged to stand firm?
2)Looking back on your week, was there a time you used the "sword" that Christian used in his battle? If you did, when did you need it? If you didn't, when do you think you should've or could've used it?
Next class we will be looking at Chapters 19-20, and it would be wise to get a head start on at least Chapter 19 this weekend so that you are well prepared for any class discussion we have, as well as any class work or "Say Something" groups.
Happy reading!
2 comments:
How often are we going to be doing Say Somethings?
Andrew, you asked how often we will be doing Say Something groups. I am hoping to do these at least once a week if possible. We may do them as a class, or I may split you up into groups. However, there may be a week that we do another kind of reading activity in place of these groups just to avoid monotony.
Thanks so much for asking and for taking advantage of the blog.
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