Readers have always found Steinbeck’s novels to be meaningful in that they teach us life lessons. What social message or lesson did you find laced throughout this novel and what incident, character or quote helped generate this message in your mind?
Do you believe that George did the right thing? If so, justify your opinion. Was he heroic or cowardice?
Which foreshadows did you find throughout the novella? Why were they foreshadows or how did they develop throughout the book.
Where do you really want to be in five years?
Practically speaking, where will you be living, will you have a wife/ husband? Will he or she have a paycheck too?
Will you have just started a career, working the same job the past five years?
Will you have children?
Will you have the same car or one at all?
What will you be spending most of your money on? Traveling or any children? Going for another degree in college? _________________________________________________________________________________________________ (RESPONDERS- May want to question these responses and their credibility? Or relate to them... Don't just respond: "that's great! Good Luck")
Define the American Dream (on your own) then give an example and
explain whom you believe best represents a success story of the "American Dream" and why? _____________________________________________________________ RESPONDERS: - Add on to or critique someone's definition - Challenge the credibility of the example your peers gave.