# data[].attributes.body
Preparing for our Socratic Seminar

1. Add one post to at least 5 sections:

Record your response to the questions to respond to the digital Socratic Seminar. Include evidence or examples from the text to support your responses.

2. For each post:

Write your discussion point clearly and concisely

Explain why you think this topic deserves discussion

Include evidence to support your reasoning

3. Review at least 3 of your classmates’ posts and form a thoughtful response.

# data[].attributes.body
There was a lot of discussion in the room about whether or not suffering is necessary for personal growth. Share are your thoughts.

# data[].attributes.headline
i think that it s nesscasy for growth becasue you have to expereicne soemthing in order to hve that level of growth you need

# data[].attributes.subject
i think that it s nesscasy for growth becasue you have to expereicne soemthing in order to hve that level of growth you need

# data[].attributes.headline
he doenst want to remebr certain parts of his memory and the thing she expericned.

# data[].attributes.subject
he doenst want to remebr certain parts of his memory and the thing she expericned.

# data[].attributes.body
Suffering isn't always brutality. For example, you can suffer from a common cold and still not be badly sick. It is necessary because without something bad happening to you, how will you learn and grow from that ?

# data[].attributes.body
suffering often forces people to face difficulty truths and make hard choices which can lead to personal rgowth.

# data[].attributes.body
I assume silence is a from of protecting in the novel, as he stayed quiet to avoid damage at the same time, it can represent fear or the supression of truth

# data[].attributes.body
serious point is that, we need more than physical freedom, we need hope, dignity, and the ability to choose our own path

# data[].attributes.body
his forgiveness shows his deep spiritual strength and high belief that justice is in God's hands, not man's.

# data[].attributes.body
I believe Vahan loses his innocence early in the story, specially after witnessing death and being forced to survive alone.

# data[].attributes.body
The presence of Vahan's family shows how he carries himself and thinks of others. If his family weren't there, his story and character wouldn't be as detrimental by the effects of the genocide.

# data[].attributes.body
He chose the title of Forgotten Fire because we can identify that the fire is harsh, like the genocide. And in many places, it is forgotten or not even talked about. So it was to bring a sense of realization to the fact that the story was most likely unknown to most before the book was read.

# data[].attributes.body
This is not necessary because suffering is not something that you can always grow from. You could suffer from something and stay the same. Personal growth is something that you have to do on your own and most importantly something that you want. Suffering is not necessary for personal growth.

# data[].attributes.body
I think that in order to have the feeling of freedom is to have that "free" mindset. To me, being free is to feel relaxed and not so tense and have so much stuff going on mentally.

# data[].attributes.body
Bagdasarian chose the "Forgotten Fire" because the fire is the bad in his life that is in his passed life that he wants to forget. So the meaning of the story is about trying to forget the harsh, dreadful, and depressing times that Vahan had as a kid.

# data[].attributes.body
While he is still able to function in society and interact with others, the horrors he witnessed and had to survive through at such a young age forever changed him. Innocence doesn't refer to just happiness or peacefulness; to me, it refers to a state of oblivion or blissful ignorance. After surviving on his own for so long, he will never be able to return to this state. He is still a kind, resourceful person, but he will never be able to forget these horrors.

# data[].attributes.body
I believe he chose this title to refer to how the genocide is forgotten in history books. To me, 'fire' refers to the widespread damage of the genocide. Fire destroys anything in its path, just like the genocide. Additionally, 'fire' could be a double-entendre that also refers to the meaningful quote from Vahan's father. Fire, or struggles you face, can forge a stronger person in its wake

# data[].attributes.body
Personal growth can stem from anything. It can stem from positive experiences, reinforcement, helping others, not just negative things. Personal growth doesn't require hardship.

# data[].attributes.body
Both characters endure great injustice at the hands of systems that fail to protect them. Vahan suffers from widespread, systematic violence, while Aksionov is a victim of legal injustice. Their stories highlight human resilience and the emotional toll of suffering without cause.

# data[].attributes.body
It suggests that trauma has enduring effects: it can destroy innocence, reshape identity, and leave psychological scars. Yet, it also shows that survivors may find inner strength, adapt, and strive to rebuild meaning in their lives. The novel offers a realistic and empathetic portrayal of the long-term emotional consequences of surviving a genocide.

# data[].attributes.body
Forgotten Fire shows how people can be both incredibly cruel and amazingly strong. It teaches us about a part of history that many people don’t know about, and it makes us think about how important it is to remember the truth. The story also shows how even in terrible times, someone can survive and hold on to hope.

# data[].attributes.body
Bagdasarian likely chose the title Forgotten Fire to show how the Armenian Genocide has been ignored or forgotten by much of the world. The “fire” represents the pain, loss, and destruction people went through. It’s forgotten because many people don’t learn about it or talk about it, but through this book, the fire is remembered and passed on.

# data[].attributes.body
Bagdasarian’s writing style is simple, direct, and emotional, which makes the story feel very real and personal. He doesn’t use a lot of flowery language, he lets the events and emotions speak for themselves. This makes it easier to connect with Vahan and feel his fear, pain, and hope, making the story more powerful and heartbreaking.

# data[].attributes.body
We need God to truly feel free because he is the only person who can get rid of all the sins that weigh us down and make us feel trapped.

# data[].attributes.body
Yes and no. Because suffering has such a negative connotation for the word being used. Pain, maybe, struggles, possibly, but suffering is saying that you need to go through something so difficult and challenging to grow just a little bit. For example, Vahan grew mentally after meeting Ara, but he didn't suffer there.

# data[].attributes.body
Vahan's family is barely within the story as we go past chapter one. Yes, they affected him gravely, watching some of them die and having to leave them, but they were never truly present in the story.

# data[].attributes.body
well, Vahan in some circumstances never truly understands what happens to him. So it can be implied that he lost his innocence physically, but can it be implied he lost it mentally? I think it's a mix of both because of the aspect of the situation.

# data[].attributes.body
Both people experience a ton of injustice throughout their stories. Vahan loses his family and is forced to tread the world one, and Aksionov loses his family from accusations and accepts what happens.

# data[].attributes.body
suffering can be bad it can cause you to become the worse of yourself so I do not think it is necessary for personal growth