1) Retell the story. Use the past. 2) When and where does the story take place? 3) Why was Braling unhappy with his wife? What did he want? 4) Why was Smith unhappy with his wife? What did he want? 5) What exactly is Braling 2? 6) What happened with Braling? 7) What happened to Mrs. Smith? 8) Did the men get what they deserved? Explain. 9) How did the women end up? Better or worse? 10) Why do you think Marionettes Inc. is not legal? Could it ever be? Justify your answer. 11) What happened to Mrs Braling and Braling 2? 12) What evidence can you find in the story that it is set in the future? 13) How would you use a Marionette in your life? 14) Are the Marionettes safe to use? Explain. 15) What is the message of the story? 16) What are the main themes? 17) What does the title refer to? 18) What is ironic about the story? 19) "Love will fly if held too lightly, love will die if held too tightly." How does this proverb relate to the story? 20) Can you empathise with any of the characters in the story? Explain.

Discussion: Marionettes, Inc.

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