II. Answer the following questions on your own paper:
- 1. According to this article, what is the classic definition of the American dream? Do you think that this dream (as it is classically defined) often comes true? Why or why not?
- 2. Why do you think more people believe in the American dream today than they did four years before the article was written, when our economic outlook was much brighter?
- 3. Describe the shift in the definition of the American dream over the past four years? What do you think accounts for this change?
- 4. Which definitions of the American dream resonate most with you? Why?
- 5. Why do you think Barry Glassner believes that it would be difficult to find a different country where so many people believe in possibilities even in dire circumstances? Do you agree with him? Why or why not?
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