Questions: for the more sophisticated reader:

Do you think reciprocity is a good strategy for promoting cooperation?
Why or why not?
To what degree do you think how we treat each other is driven by what we’ve been taught?
To what extent do you think how we treat each other is driven by our psychological makeup?
Did the author present a balanced picture of the different worldviews of her characters?
What would you say are the writer’s biases?
What role does religion play in "The Prize"?
Do you think Cooperation based on Reciprocity could work to mediate conflicts between nations?
Why?
Why not?
What other kinds of communication skills do you think schools should be teaching/encouraging?
Do you think adolescents are capable of mediating their own conflicts?
Do you think parents would support schools that promote reciprocity?
What role do you think promoting competition plays in youth violence?
How do you think the writer’s brand of cooperation could be implemented in the context of a school?
Are there other environments where you think reciprocity would promote cooperation?
What kind of environment would have to be in place for the rules of conduct to work?

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Readers' Poll - for all readers: If a movie were made from "The Prize", who would you like to have play the major parts? Share your choices with the author: lacourt@wi.rr.com