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Define dreams .

Define dreams . . What does it mean to dream? Think of all the connotations of this word as you respond in quadrant 1. What is your biggest dream? . Explain in quadrant 2. What is the Dream of the Harlem Renaissance writers?. How does this compare to the American dream?.

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Define dreams .

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  1. Define dreams. What does it mean to dream? Think of all the connotations of this word as you respond in quadrant 1

  2. What is your biggest dream? Explain in quadrant 2

  3. What is the Dream of the Harlem Renaissance writers?

  4. How does this compare to the American dream?

  5. What obstacles do people have to overcome to pursue their dreams?

  6. ZoraNealeHurston Dust Tracks on the Road

  7. Background • Considered one of the most influential writers of her time—pioneering force in documenting African American culture • Virtually disappeared as a writer until Alice Walker reestablished Hurston’s writings in the 60s. • Writer and folklorist—twin careers

  8. Autobiography • Autobiography is a nonfiction account of a writer’s life told in his or her own words. Relies on… • feelings about key events and experiences • social context —the attitudes and customs of the culture in which the writer lived.

  9. Purpose • Share experiences • Show vitality in personal community • Explore meaning in personal past • Identify where dreams begin

  10. How does Hurston’s autobiography document cultural ideas? Personal ideas?

  11. What is Hurston’s dream? How does she pursue it?

  12. Is her dream perfect? What obstacles exist?

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