How is the idea of hope important in the story? How is the idea of hope related to the idea of courage? What specific parts of the story show how the characters demonstrate hope and courage?
The author contrasts the glimmer of the candle light with the shadows all around David and Rebecca. What idea or feeling does the candle stand for, or symbolize, in the story? What do the shadows symbolize?
How does the characters’ need for survival influence the changes in their lives? What are some other examples in history in which people have needed to change in order to survive?
What does the title of the story mean? In what two ways does the story show the power of light? Give examples from story to support your answer.