1. Pre-Reading Discussion
1.) Think of a time you did something that was wrong and you felt guilty about it (guilty conscience). What was the situation? Use details to describe the event. 2.) When someone does something wrong, are they still guilty even if they believe their conscience is clear? Explain. 3.) Do you think people who do “bad” things must be punished? How? Explain by giving specific examples.
4.) Who has the power to judge another person’s guilt or innocence? Why? How do these people get this power? Give a scenario to explain your opinion.
5.) Do you believe in using the death penalty? Why or why not? Give scenarios to explain your opinion.

2. Pre-Reading Discussion
4.) Who has the power to judge another person’s guilt or innocence? Why? How do these people get this power? Give a scenario to explain your opinion.
5.) Do you believe in using the death penalty? Why or why not? Give scenarios to explain your opinion.