Did the discussion in today’s video change your reading of this text in any way(s)? If so, how?
Did you notice anything particularly “funny” about Esther’s narrative? Do you agree that this book could be read as a comedy? Why or why not?
Can you think of any other examples where satire has been used to cope with political oppression (contemporary, biblical, or otherwise)? What similarities and/or differences do you see between those examples and Esther’s story?