So far I really like some of the choices. I noticed a few people choosing novels that describe how we govern ourselves, or at least the unfortunate evolution and end result of such attempts (e.g., Lord of the Flies/ Animal Farm). Others selected novels that reveal the human response to hardship, war (Slaughterhouse 5/ The Red Badge of Courage), racism (Othello), love, jealousy, and manipulation (also Othello), imagination and the love of adventure (Don Quixote). A few even decided on books that revolve around our idea of other worlds and how we would react to them given our unique human qualities.
Based on the choices thus far: Should the one novel or play include a bit of each? A book discussing government, love, war, religion, adventure, deception, human expression and science? Does one such book or play even exist?
Perhaps, 1984? War and Peace? Candide?
