A few rules for a meaningful talkback conversation
Be curious
Every person has a story. Ask questions, listen well, and be open to discovering a perspective you hadn't considered.
Be respectful
Share your own experiences with honesty and kindness, remembering that every person deserves dignity, even when you see things differently.
Be open
Look for common ground, welcome new insights, and allow room for deeper understanding rather than complete agreement.
Talkback Questions
(Q1)Though set in 1847 Copenhagen, many of the play’s questions feel timeless. Were there moments that resonated with our current culture?
(Q2)The central question to Kierkegaard’s life was: “What does it mean to live an authentic life?” How would you answer that question for yourself? Is there a moment in your own life when you've had to choose between what was comfortable and what you believed was right?
(Q3)Kierkegaard suggests that knowing something intellectually is different from truly living it. Can you think of a belief or value that became more real to you because of an experience rather than simply learning about it?
(Q4)The play raises questions about the relationship between faith, personal conviction, and public life. In your view, what role should communities of faith play in society? When should they work alongside government or other institutions, and when might they be called to challenge them?
(Q5)If you could ask Kierkegaard one question after watching this story unfold, what would it be?