Friday, August 07, 2009

Travels with Charley: In Search of America by John Steinbeck


Charley is Steinbeck's poodle, and together in 1960 they traveled America. This book chronicles that trip and the people they encountered.

1. Steinbeck considers that radio and teen popular music will minimize regional differences. Fifty years later, was he right? Describe why you think this is a good thing, or a bad thing.

OR

2. How has car travel changed in the 50 years since this book was written? Consider not only the vehicle, but the amenities available along the road, as well as the road itself.

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