1. Using Fisher’s definition of narration, can you think of any types of
communication—other than jokes or phatic communication—that don’t fit within
the narrative paradigm?
2. Fisher claims that the rational-world paradigm dominates Western education.
Can you list college courses you’ve taken that adopt the assumptions of this
conceptual framework?
3. What is the difference between narrative coherence and narrative fidelity?
4. You apply a logic of good reasons to the stories you hear. What are the values
undergirding Buechner’s story of Hosea and Gomer? Which one do you most
admire? What values do you hold that cause you to ultimately accept or reject
his narrative?
