How does this quote relate to modern American consumer society? Do you believe that Durden’s observation is accurate? Why or why not?

Fight Club Movie & Consumerism

Fight Club Essay Prompts

Prompt 1:“The things you own end up owning you. It’s only after you lose everything that you’re free to do anything.” Tyler Durden

How does this quote relate to modern American consumer society? Do you believe that Durden’s observation is accurate? Why or why not?

Prompt 2:“We’ve all been raised on television to believe that one day we’d all be millionaires, and movie gods, and rock stars. But we won’t. And we’re slowly learning that fact. And we’re very, very pissed off.” Tyler Durden Do you agree with this statement? Do you believe that Americans are raised to believe they are all special and destined for some great destiny? What are some potential negative outcomes of believing such promises?

Choose one prompt to respond to. Write a 1.5-2 page, typed, MLA formatted essay.