The Tuck Everlasting reading group tackled the question of the book yesterday: if you had the opportunity to live forever, at a single age, would you take it?
When we entertained this question at the book’s outset, students thought living forever seemed like a great idea— you could do all the dangerous things you want without ever getting hurt! But through getting to know the Tuck family, students learned that there are negative implications of living forever too. You can’t have a family when your wife and kids age naturally and you don’t. You can’t have friendships or long-term jobs. Living forever at one age means falling off the "revolving wheel" that is the cycle of life.
It’s been wonderful to witness the students as their thoughts on the issue develop and evolve. They are so perceptive and make such insightful text-to-life connections about growing up, maturing, and changing. They've certainly taught me a lot! Monday students will have a final opportunity to share their thoughts on the issue with the group. I look forward to what I know will be a provocative and thought-provoking discussion!
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