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  How does the setting in "Winter Dreams" relate to the literary or historical time period?

  Posted by beautifulgreen on Nov 18, 2009 at 02:47 PM

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  Who is the main character in the short story 'Winter Dreams' by F Scott Fitzgerald?

  Posted by kady0453 on Nov 16, 2009 at 08:13 AM

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  What is the importance of the setting of "Winter Dreams" and how does it create atmosphere or mood in the story?

  Posted by beautifulgreen on Nov 14, 2009 at 05:41 PM

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  In Winter Dreams, how does Dexter encounter Judy again after nearly a decade?

  Posted by holland11 on Nov 5, 2009 at 01:40 PM

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  What makes Dexter "newer and stronger" than the "careless" wealthy people he meets? why then does he want his children to be like those people?

  Posted by danibabi19 on Aug 23, 2009 at 03:29 PM

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  Why is Judy Jones' beauty important to her character in "Winter Dreams"?

  Posted by tiff9008754 on Jul 2, 2009 at 08:40 AM

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  Can you summarize "Winter Dreams" in 6 sentences?

  Posted by manda1234 on Jun 1, 2009 at 03:53 PM

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  What major events happen in each season that reflect Dexter's moods in "Winter Dreams"?

  Posted by newportmom41 on Apr 28, 2009 at 03:12 PM

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  What happens to make Dexter's moods change like the seasons in Winter Dreams?

  Posted by newportmom41 on Apr 15, 2009 at 03:42 PM

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  How are the four seasons symbolic for Dexter in "Winter Dreams"?

  Posted by newportmom41 on Apr 11, 2009 at 12:49 PM

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  How is the idea of the American dream different from Dexter’s “winter dreams”? How are the two similar?

  Posted by newportmom41 on Apr 6, 2009 at 07:01 PM

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  How is Dexter a dynamic character in "Winter Dreams"?

  Posted by newportmom41 on Apr 5, 2009 at 01:36 PM

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  In "Winter Dreams," how does the little girl make Dexter quit?

  Posted by aneta on Mar 26, 2009 at 05:36 PM

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  In Fitzgerald's story, "Winter Dreams," what exactly are Dexter's "winter dreams"?

  Posted by atlantic on Mar 23, 2009 at 09:44 PM

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  In "Winter Dreams," how does Dexter react to Devlin's news?

  Posted by kevin1992ojeda on Feb 24, 2009 at 02:31 PM

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  Discuss the color symbolism in "Winter Dreams."

  Posted by lola19 on Feb 18, 2009 at 12:02 AM

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  In "Winter Dreams," how is the "American Dream" an illusion? What makes Dexter Green realize this?

  Posted by bell8503 on Feb 1, 2009 at 12:33 AM

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  In "Winter Dreams", how does the dream fail to give fulfillment to Dexter?

  Posted by bell8503 on Jan 30, 2009 at 12:01 PM

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  In "Winter Dreams," why does Dexter lie about his hometown?

  Posted by Aerie010 on Jan 28, 2009 at 11:40 PM

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  What does "Winter Dreams" say about the American Dream?

  Posted by lady8lu3 on Jan 26, 2009 at 04:48 PM

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  Why does Dexter quit his job in "Winter Dreams"?

  Posted by lizzie-a-21 on Jan 20, 2009 at 06:15 PM

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  Can someone Summarize the main details of Winter Dreams?

  Posted by dchbowen4life on Jan 8, 2009 at 11:58 AM

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  In "Winter Dreams," what motivates Judy to behave as she does in her relationships with Dexter and others before she is married?

  Posted by carlyt1100 on Sep 22, 2008 at 03:51 PM

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  Can you explain Dexter's winter dreams in "Winter Dreams"?

  Posted by monkeybar on Sep 1, 2008 at 12:17 PM

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  What is some symbolism that is used throughout "Winter Dreams"?

  Posted by costromecki on May 24, 2008 at 01:40 PM

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  How do Dexter's "Winter Dreams" reflect his discontent? Does his sense of deprivation subside when he fulfills his amnition to become rich?

  Posted by maice on May 7, 2008 at 03:18 PM

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  What happens when Dexter meets Judy Jones the first and second times in Fitzgerald's "Winter Dreams"?

  Posted by msquestion on Apr 8, 2008 at 10:35 AM

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  What actions does Dexter take as a result of his first two meetings with Judy in "Winter Dreams"?

  Posted by shelbymt77 on Mar 18, 2008 at 05:36 PM

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  What is the symbolism behind the title "Winter Dreams"? What does it represent?

  Posted by tracy528 on Mar 11, 2008 at 05:10 PM

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  How does "Winter Dreams" show the theme of preoccupation of wealth (cars, clothing, houses) of the 1920's?

  Posted by kwinkie on Mar 11, 2008 at 07:43 AM

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  What's the "winter dreams" that the title refers to?

  Posted by yeji on Mar 1, 2008 at 01:35 PM

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  In "Winter Dreams," what motivates Dexter Green toward his purpose or goal?

  Posted by kayden on Feb 26, 2008 at 08:52 AM

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  In Winter Dreams, why is it paradoxical that Judy's smile has "no root in mirth" or even amusement?

  Posted by purplekms on Feb 20, 2008 at 01:16 PM

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  What happens to Dexter and Judy's engagement in Winter Dreams?

  Posted by littlegirl on Feb 20, 2008 at 01:11 PM

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  How would you describe Dexter Green and Judy in Winter Dreams?

  Posted by kmstephens on Feb 20, 2008 at 01:07 PM

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  Dexter Green has a purpose and goals. Describe his purpose or goal and what motivates him to that goal and does he succeed or fail his goal?

  Posted by kayden on Feb 19, 2008 at 07:12 PM

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  In "Winter Dreams," are Dexter's memories of the summer accurate or idealized?

  Posted by unputdownable on Feb 11, 2008 at 06:25 AM

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  In "Good Country People",how significant are the names O'Connor gives her characters in it?

  Posted by tzuhsuan29 on Dec 11, 2007 at 06:48 AM

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  In "Good Country People," what different types of intelligence do Mrs. Hopewell and Hulga value? Which of the two seems smarter (if either)?

  Posted by goldbutterfly19 on Nov 13, 2007 at 08:05 AM

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  What gets wrecked for Dexter?

  Posted by shinyred on Nov 7, 2007 at 09:34 PM

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  What are three adjectives used to describe Dexter's character in the story "Winter Dreams", by Fitzgerald?

  Posted by goldbutterfly19 on Nov 7, 2007 at 06:35 PM

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  What details indicate that Dexter is an ambitious young man?

  Posted by maggylou on Sep 17, 2007 at 11:44 AM

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  Why does the narrative describe her house repeatedly?

  Posted by dee1957 on Jul 9, 2007 at 01:39 PM

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  What can be a quote that fits to this story?

  Posted by yarelivalle on May 30, 2007 at 09:06 PM

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  What are the examples that explain Freedom of an American?

  Posted by arma on Apr 29, 2007 at 11:20 AM

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  What does Freedom have to do with "Winter Dreams"?

  Posted by arma on Apr 26, 2007 at 07:12 PM

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  Why does Judy Jones in "Winter Dreams" feel unhappy. Give examples if you can.

  Posted by arma on Apr 21, 2007 at 09:21 AM

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  Give a prime example of the direct characterization of Dexter?

  Posted by lilsportenchic on Apr 19, 2007 at 10:30 AM

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  In "Winter Dreams" when were Dexter's action heroic and foolish? Please list them.

  Posted by fatema on Mar 18, 2007 at 01:36 PM

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  What is the climax of this story?

  Posted by stuntmanchou on Mar 6, 2007 at 07:00 PM