Michelle+Kim+(Shattered+Faith)

=Shattered Faith Discussion Questions=

1. What does it mean to be "children of war"? According to the text, how does war influence children's behavior? 2. "The two Korean governments (north & south) have a reason to be afraid. Both have presented an option for the future of Korea, and only one will win" (128). What would be the fear of the two Korean governments? What are the two different options each has presented for Korea's future? Why do you think the author stated that "only one will win"? From your prediction, who will be the winner? 3. Analyze North Korea's perception of the U.S., according to Yongwoon's daughter's letter. How is it different or similar from modern-day South Korea's perception of the U.S.? 4. "South Korea has always permitted more freedoms, but has been ruthless regarding north Korea. For decades, criticising government policy - even in the 1970s, criticising American policy - was a crime... Tens of thousands of government critics have been labelled pro-communists under a national security law and jailed" (128). How do you think the Korean War influenced such behavior of the Korean government? Has the Korean government changed completely from how it was in the past (regarding repression), or has some aspects of the past remained the same? 5. Why does Yongwoon support the unification of North & South Korea? In your opinion, is unification possible? or what might be some costs and benefits of unification?