1) “The lie of the Civil War is the lie of innocence, the Dream. Historians conjured the Dream. Hollywood fortified the Dream. The dream was gilded by novels and adventure stories.” (pg. 102-103)
What is the quote saying about The American Dream? Summarize in your own words
2) “But part of what I know is that there is the burden of living among Dreamers, and there is the extra burden of your country telling you the Dream is just, noble, real, and you are crazy for seeing the corruption and smelling the sulfur.” (pg. 106)
Do you agree or disagree with this quote? Explain your answer.