American Dream Theme

Can you think of any American Dream- themed books or movies that presented a character who achieved, and therefore struggled to achieve his or her American Dream.

Dreams

Are you happy with your life where you are today- explain why.  (If not, what is it that is keeping you from begin content and are they materialistic?)

Materialism.

Why do you think so many people in our society see happiness in purely material terms? (write your own resp. first, then comment/ bounce others'.)