Discussion Guide
The Halloween Tree
By Ray Bradbury
These discussion questions are from the Prindle Institute for Ethics.
Book club questions for The Halloween Tree by Ray Bradbury
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Why do people fear death?
Do you think remembering the dead makes death less frightening?
What do you think happens when someone dies?
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Create My ClubWhy do so many cultures have holidays and rituals about death?
Do you think Halloween is more about fear, fun, or remembrance?
Should traditions change over time, or should they stay the same?
Why are the children willing to risk so much for Pipkin?
What makes someone a true friend?
Do we owe more to our friends than to people we don’t know?
Does thinking about death make life more meaningful?
What does it mean to live a “full” life?
How should we remember the people who came before us?
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