Life Is a Dream | Compare and Contrast

  • 1600s: People often consult the stars to help them decide how to act and to see into the future.

    Today: Many people still consult professional astrologers or look up their horoscopes in the newspaper to find out about their love lives or to determine favorable times to travel or make business deals.

  • 1600s: Scientific discoveries and geographical exploration challenge accepted beliefs about religion, nature, the cosmos, and reality.

    Today: Technological advances in computing, virtual reality, and genetic engineering are...



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