The American Dream..

The American Dream.

Is "The American Dream" still alive? is it attainable?  Do you think it's become more an illusion, or do you still see it as a real promise?  Or has it somehow changed in our current society?

Use this blog to have a dialogue with your classmates about these questions.  You can share your own opinion, but also use some of the readings or resources to back up your thoughts (referring to the sources you looked at).  Please post one paragraph with your own ideas, and respond to one another as well.  Please post your comment no later than Wednesday, April 12th at 8:00 pm

Their Eyes Were Watching God, Blog #2

Their Eyes Were Watching God Blog Post #2 (pages 34-93)

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As you read this next section of the novel, respond to one of the following questions OR explore a topic of your own choosing:

1.  What stands out to you about Janie's relationship with Joe Starks?  What attracts her to him at first and what drives them apart?

2.  Which section of dialogue or moment of description resonated with you?  Why might it be important to the larger arc of the story?

3.  What do you think this relationship with Jody teaches Janie about herself or what she wants out of life?

Blog Post #1: Chapters 1-4 (pages 1-33)

After reading the first four chapters, watch the short video (see link below) and publish a response on this blog that addresses ONE of the questions listed below.  Note, I've attached a rubric for your blog post at the bottom of this page.

• Watch this short video

Respond to one of the following topics or explore your own idea:
1.  What are your thoughts about the structure, use of dialect, point of view, key imagery, and/or style of this novel so far?

2.  How does Nanny's own past shape what she wants for Janie? More pointedly, how do the specifics of Nanny's experience as a slave influence what she values in any relationship that Janie has?  How do Janie's views differ?

3.  What are Janie's expectations of love and marriage?  How does her relationship to Logan Killicks influence these beliefs?