7-01 Paradox And The American Dream (30points)

This study source was downloaded by 100000859819779 from CourseHero.com on 02-03-2023 12:03:44 GMT -06:00https://www.coursehero.com/file/178528588/07-01-taskEnglish11pdf/ ACCESS Virtual Learning 2020 Name: Joseph Stephens Date: 11/15/22 School: GSHS Facilitator: Nelson 7-01ParadoxandtheAmericanDream(30Points)ParadoxandDreambyJohnSteinbeckAnswer the following questions based on your reading of the essay Paradox and Dream by John Steinbeck (linked on the Task page). Answers should be in complete sentences. All questions are worth 6 points each. 1. In Paragraph 2 of the essay, what does Steinbeck say is the result of Americans dissatisfaction? We can never be satisfied so we basically go back on all the progress we have made. 2. Do you agree with everything Steinbeck says about Americans in the essay? Why or why not? Yes, I agree. Even though this was written years ago, I read most of his statements remain correct in todays age. 3. What do you see as the overall message of Steinbecks essay? Americans strive for the best possible life they can live. Americans want to work hard until they are satisfied. The problem with that is their American dream is always changing and causing satisfaction to be difficult. 4. Read the paradox below from paragraph two in Steinbeck's "Paradox and Dream." "We are able to believe