1. The author suggests that we don’t like to admit to ourselves that we will readily follow the crowd. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Explain your answer.
2. The author suggests that the desire to belong is a very powerful — if not the most powerful — human emotion. Do you agree or disagree with this assertion? Explain your answer.
3. Why do people follow the crowd? Cite evidence from this text, your own experience, and other art, media, literature, or history in your answer.
4. When is following the crowd helpful? When is it harmful? Explain your answer.
