SCC Cherokee Book Club – Stephen King

Carrie by Stephen King

 

Below are the discussion questions from the Chapter Two (Cherokee Campus Library’s Book Club) meeting on March 20, 2008

 

King has stated that he did not feel sympathy for Carrie when he began this novel.  Did you?  Where did your feelings change at the beginning or the end? 

Do you believe that the pranks in the book are too extreme or realistic?

Why does everyone hate Carrie?

 

How does the book reflect the theme of “popularity cannot protect you from everything” ?

 

Telekinesis is very powerful and, as evidenced in the novel, uncontrollable at times.  Why has Carrie been chosen to have this power?

 

They also talked a little of the symbolic meaning blood can have and how that symbolism is reflected in the novel.

 

Submitted by Tanya Newman, Library Specialist (Cherokee Campus Library).

 

SCC Cherokee Campus’ Chapter Two

The SCC Cherokee Campus Library has a book club. 

Chapter Two discusses a new reading selection the first Thursday of each month at 12:30 p.m. and hosts a recap meeting the third Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m. The meetings are held in the SCC Cherokee Library, room 105. All are welcome (staff, faculty, and students).

Next Meeting: Thursday, March 6th @ 12:30 p.m.

Book: “Carrie” by Stephen King

Contact person: Tanya Newman (864) 206-2656  or newmant@sccsc.edu