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House of Sand and Fog ~ Andre DuBus III

House of Sand and Fog ~ Andre DuBus III. Significance of Objects: ~ The Bisgrove House ~ Automobiles ~ The Fishing Camp What do they represent/symbolize? How do they factor into the “American Dream?”. Significance of Culture. What is the role of immigrants in the novel?

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House of Sand and Fog ~ Andre DuBus III

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  1. House of Sand and Fog~ Andre DuBus III Significance of Objects: ~ The Bisgrove House ~ Automobiles ~ The Fishing Camp What do they represent/symbolize? How do they factor into the “American Dream?”

  2. Significance of Culture • What is the role of immigrants in the novel? • How do immigrants fit into society? • How do they fit into the American Dream? • Is there any conflict in their perceptions? • Is there any difference between the origin of the immigrants…their dreams…and how they are treated? ~ Are there “class” levels of immigrants?

  3. The American and Dream…And… • Appearances and Realities • The Westward Migration • Home Ownership • The Rule of Law • Justice How does each of these play out and impact The American Dream?

  4. Character Roles What roles to the major characters play…in relation to what you know/perceive about The American Dream? • Col. Behrani • Kathy Nicolo • Lester Burdon

  5. Character Focus Lester Col. Behrani ~ Entitled…Hypocritical? ~ Aristocratic self-worth ~ Laws aren’t always moral/ethical ~ Dreamer ~ White Knight/Rescuer ~ Tragic Everyman? How flawed? ~ Superman…badge…to serve & protect ~ Coward? Kathy ~ A victim? Represents: ~ The Meek ~ The Unlucky ~ The majority?

  6. Sand and Fog? Short Response Question: Explain the significance/symbolism of the title: House of Sand and Fog

  7. The First Fishbowl! How Do Appearances and Realities Affect The Story? What is the role of immigrants in the novel? Explain the significance/symbolism of the title: House of Sand and Fog Is The American Dream Achievable?

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