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Are we living the dream or are we fooling ourselves?

Are we living the dream or are we fooling ourselves?. What is the American Dream? Past and Present To what extent does it exist today?. Images of the American Dream. Include a slide show or video???. The Great Gatsby.

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Are we living the dream or are we fooling ourselves?

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  1. Are we living the dream or are we fooling ourselves? What is the American Dream? Past and Present To what extent does it exist today?

  2. Images of the American Dream • Include a slide show or video???

  3. The Great Gatsby Character Analysis (Embodies the American Dream? Dissillusioned or unsatisfied?) To what extent are characters disillusioned, or unsatisfied with their lives (e.g., their relationships, employment, social status, wealth, families, personal histories, etc.)? • Tom • Myrtle and George • Gatsby • Nick • Daisy

  4. Wealth and Desires-Historical Comparisons

  5. How has it changed? • Show images • Personal experiences of student • Ideas and concepts for today

  6. Resources and other connections • Music/song lyrics • Foolin Yourself: Styx • Modern Day: Foreigner (intro to PP) • Jazz for 20’s • California Dreamin’ • Modern/20’s

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