Epilogue

Introspection and Reflection Questions

Discussion Questions

  1. What did you learn about Obama from reading the Epilogue?  What was of most interest to you?  What do you need more information about?  What, if anything, was confusing to you? 

  2. Who is Rukia and what does she mean by “messy history” (p. 433)? What examples does she give of messy history? What do you think are the benefits and consequences of messy history?  Find examples in the Epilogue to support your ideas.

  3. What does Obama believe is the purpose of practicing law? What examples does he give? What contradictions does he find?  What questions does he ask and why does he relate these questions to his own live?