The Easter Rising and Pursuing the American Dream

In Pursuit of the American Dream: The Great Gatsby and Death of a Salesman

National Moser Center - Naperville

April 11, 2016 1:00 pm

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In Pursuit of the American Dream: The Great Gatsby and Death of a SalesmanTwo twentieth century American writers provide us with major texts on the theme of the attempt to capture the American Dream.  F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel, The Great Gatsby (1925), and Arthur Miller's play, Death of a Salesman (1949), present us with characters who emerge from very different strata of American society, but have aspirations and values that intersect in fascinating ways.  Obtain your own copies of the books and read the first five chapters of The Great Gatsby for the first class meeting.  Our goal is to strengthen our understanding of American culture and to increase our appreciation of American literature.

Dates: April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9 
Time: 1:00—3:00pm      
Cost: $80.
Instructor: Michael Casey, M.A.
Class code: S16107


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Irish Easter Uprising (Special: One Class Only)

National Moser Center - Naperville

April 12, 2016 1:00 pm

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Irish Easter Uprising Ireland's Easter Rising (Éirí Amach na Cásca), also known as the Easter Rebellion, erupted 100 years ago on April 24, 1916.  The Rising began the end of British rule in Ireland by proclaiming an independent Irish Republic.  This class looks at the six days of the rebellion, and the key figures involved--including the "1916 Poets."  We will assess why this event has achieved an importance that makes it remembered a century after it occurred.

Date: April 12
Time:  1:00—3:00pm
Cost: $ 19.
Instructor: Michael Casey, M.A.
Class code: S16208