Comment on Ari's Themes (Meagan Adler)

      I think that all of your possible themes were analytically captivating, but I think that the first and second term paper ideas would create the strongest paper.  I am particularly intrigued by the first essay and think that it communicates a significant point of the novel; no matter where Sal and Dean are geographically, they are unable to escape their problems.  The idea that the road life allows them to distance themselves and find temporary relief is important in relation to the novel.  I think that the idea that the road offers Dean and Sal clarity form the distorted societal world would also be an interesting idea to incorporate into your paper.  I think that your fourth idea is interesting as well, but think that out of the four, it would not be as easy to write about because you would not be able to find as much support and evident examples throughout the novel.  I think that the first idea would make an analytically complex and particularly strong term paper. Great job!