1. "Every generation laughs at the old fashions, but follows religiously the new." -Thoreau What did Thoreau mean? What was he talking about? Is this only about clothing?
2. Look carefully at this picture of a woman. It was taken about 1900. Your discussion questions are below the woman.
What can you tell about her from her clothing and hairstyle? How old do you think she is? Would you say she follows the rules? Flash forward 25 years; the woman has a daughter. What do you think her daughter would be like?
Reading: A Flapper's Appeal to Parents Read on your own or take turns, but everyone needs to have their own answers in their English Journal.
1. What genre is this?
2. What is her point?
3. What advice does she give to parents?
4. What surprised you?
5. Can you make any personal connections to her point?
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