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The Selfish GiantOscar Wilde1854 - 1900

Some Guiding Questions for Literature Study

What enduring understandings or big ideas does the literature illustrate?

What aspects of the human story does the author reveal, celebrate, worry or wonder about?

Whose voice is being heard? Whose voice is silent (or silenced)?

What is the authors view of truth? How does this interact with your beliefs and values?

5. How might this literature make a difference in your life and the world?

Additional Questions..What do you notice about the imagery (the 12 trees, the blossoms, etc.)?

Whats the significance of the Giants friendship with the Ogre?

Whats the significance of the seasons (Spring, Winter)?What is Wilde saying about the importance of children?

About the Christ-image in the child?

What do you make of the wounds of Love?Whats the role of shame?

In what ways is this story counter-cultural?

How does this story challenge you? What can this story offer our society?