Red
Midnight
by Ben Mikaelsen
Introductory Exercise - On a separate sheet of paper,
please complete the following, skipping a line between responses.
PLEASE DO NOT include anything that is private—or that makes you
uncomfortable.
PART I – Solo
1. Write your
definition of (a) courage
(b) hope.
2. Write brief dictionary
definitions of courage and hope.
3. What is the
most frightening situation you (or someone you know) have/has confronted?
4.
How did you/they handle the
fear?
5.
Do you think you could be
totally responsible for the survival of a young sibling? Yes
No Explain,
please.
6. Have you ever
experienced true hunger?
7. What would you
be willing to eat in order to survive?
8. Do you think
physical discomfort can be overcome by “mind
over matter” to a certain extent?
9. Do you think
you function well in a crisis?
10. Do you enjoy water sports?
Do you know someone who fears
water?
PART II
- Part II: Duo, trio, or quartet.
Working duo, trio, or quartet,
choose a leader and a recorder. The
leader will guide the discussion, and the recorder will make notes about
responses. (For example, in
question #1 agree on a personal definition of courage and ask the recorder to
note that. You may omit #2.) All group members should be prepared to share responses
with the large group at the conclusion of Part II.
Patti – Edmond, OK 2003