Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah | Topics for Discussion & Projects

Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah Topics for Discussion

Should messiahs be able simply to quit? Why or why not?

What is your favorite maxim from the Messiah's Manual & Reminders for the Advanced Soul, and what does it say to you?

How do the two biplanes serve as characters in the novel?

Will Richard ever learn to fly without an airplane? Why or why not?

Does Shimoda purposefully infuriate his radio audience to bring on his own martyrdom? Why do you say that?

How does the film, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, help explain Shimoda's theory of life being illusion? Do you find it compelling?

How do dreams feature in Illusions?