Day 4

The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test Lesson Plan

Discussion of Thought Questions

  1. 1

    How does Kesey's message to the Vietnam War protesters reflect Norman's experience with the Pranksters?

    Norman expressed that the group lacked individuality, meaning that its members could do very little separate from each other. At the Vietnam rally, Kesey holds the power and control in telling the Pranksters what to do. Kesey has molded a group to be somewhat resistant to change and apathetic about external surroundings; when he speaks to the protesters, he defies their idea of wielding power for change, telling them that their efforts are futile.

  2. 2

    How does Kesey's attitude towards the Rolling Stones concert differ from his attitude towards the Beatles concert?...

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