American Literature Movements
Which American literature movement found deeper meaning in nature?
Romanticism
What is Gatsby’s American dream? Why?
Daisy
What is Richard’s passion? How did he realize it?
Writing
Who narrates the most chapters in The Joy Luck Club? Why?
Jing-Mei Woo/ June
What is the name of Ari’s dog and why did he name her that?
Legs
What were the societal factors of the Rationalists?
Reasoning
What was the symbolism of the green light?
Hope
What coming of age factors are present in this book? (name at least 3)
race, religion, socioeconomic status, education, conformity
What is the symbolism of the red candle in one of Lindo’s chapters?
Regaining control of her life and defying tradition
What is Ari’s relationship with his family? What does this mean to him?
Lack of communication
How do the beliefs and societal expectations of this American literary movement shape our society today?
Culture
How do money and social class affect one’s dreams?
Limitations
What can be learned about the dilemmas of conformity and the challenges of coming of age through Richard Wright’s Black Boy?
Character Growth
Using The Joy Luck Club as a reference, how do culture and intergenerationality impact identity formation and the coming-of-age process?
Expectations
How does the intersectionality of environmental factors impact characters in contemporary coming-of-age novels?
Family & overall relationships such as sexuality, race and social influences