SCOPOLIS
1. The author first tells the factual story of Bob Thompson's "windfall" and then discusses its
meaning. What does she believe is the point, or importance, of his story?
2. Do you agree with the author that generosity is a rare quality in today's society? If so, why do you
think this is true? If you know a truly generous person, describe his or her generosity.
3. Buddhism, one of the world's major religions, teaches that the causes of human suffering are greed
and selfish desire. Would you agree, or is this overstated? What is wrong with greed and selfish desire?
4. What point does the author make in the last sentence about the concept of “enough”? What is
your own personal definition of “enough”?
Step 3:
Answer each of the following questions in a mini-essay of 1-2 pages.
1. Do you know a person who "gives beyond expectations” or even makes personal sacrifices to help
others? Write an essay illustrating that person's generosity with specific examples.
2. Veciana-Suarez discusses two definitions of success: the idea that success is acquiring as much as
we can and Bob Thompson's idea that success is "giving back” (paragraph 9). Which of these is closer to