“Silence and Light”

Discussion Questions

Karen introduces her story with a reference to silence, interrupted by the sound of sirens in the background, and the passing of time.

• Did your own sense of time change during the pandemic?
• What was it like? How would you describe it?
• Why do you think a simple household chore took on such importance?
• What do you think it symbolized?

The tone and language Karen uses suggest a sense of isolation and looking inward. Many people report feeling isolated during the pandemic.

• What effect do you think it has had on people’s lives?
• Have we as a community (or as individuals) helped address the isolation others have felt?