Religion_Superstition

__**FIRST**__-- explore the existence of the theme throughout the text
** CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: ** __** How is the element of faith addressed--in a serious or not-so-serious tone in the novel? Examples? **__ __** What important conversations/thoughts regarding faith/superstition surface in the novel? **__
 * How do religion and superstition overlap in the novel? **
 * In what way and WHY does Wang Lung's respect to the gods strengthen and weaken at times? **

**__SECOND__**--connect the theme to 21st century America by searching and reviewing current media.
** CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: ** __** At what times does individuals' faith strengthen or weaken? **__ __** What important conversations or publicized situations regarding faith or superstition can you find in current events? **__
 * How do religion and superstition overlap in current American culture? **
 * How is faith or superstition addressed in our society? **