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Lesson 36: Discussing Quindlen’s style and content contribute to the persuasiveness of “Quilt of a Country”

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Students discuss how Quindlen’s style and content contribute to the persuasiveness of her thesis in “A Quilt of a Country.” They also consider Quindlen’s definition of the American Dream and evaluate whether or not she feels it is attainable.  Students compare Quindlen’s definition to Whitman’s definition of the American Dream.