Recapitulation Study Questions & Topics for Discussion

Recapitulation Topics for Discussion

Who is Bruce Mason? Why has Bruce come to Salt Lake City, Utah? Why does Bruce begin thinking of himself as two people, Young Bruce and Mature Bruce? What does Mature Bruce see that is different between the boy he once was and the man he has become? Why does Bruce travel around the city, viewing the different places he once lived, played and worked? What does Bruce hope will come of this visit?

What phone number does the funeral director give Bruce at the beginning of the book? To whom does the number belong? How many times does Bruce put off making a return call? Why? What does Bruce think will happen when he calls the number? Why does Bruce eventually decide he will never call the number? Is this a wise choice?

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