Obsession+Impulses+Towards+Worldly+Possessions

__**FIRST**__-- explore the existence of the theme throughout the text
** CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: ** __** How does wealth affect Wang Lung's values? **__ __** How do Wang Lung's yearnings change throughout the beginning, middle, and end of the novel? **__
 * At what times does Wang Lung fall into pursuit of the "things" of the world? **
 * In what way does Wang Lung behave impulsively regarding his yearnings? **
 * Why or why not should Wang Lung's sons be driven towards worldly pleasures rather than trusting in the steady farming ways? **

**__SECOND__**--connect the theme to 21st century America by searching and reviewing current media.
** CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: ** __** What evidence is there in current events that wealth improves or destroys values within our society? **__ __** What generational differences in perspective exist within our society in regard to material obsessiveness and impulsive behaviors? **__
 * In what ways does our society reflect a drive towards worldly possessions? **
 * How do members of society fight against or give in to such yearnings? **
 * What impulsive actions are identifiable in society due to materialistic "worldly" obsessions? **