English Topics: Why do we romanticize the past?

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  • What is your favorite book series and why?
  • Have you ever been surprised by how much you enjoyed something outside your comfort zone?
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Main Topics

  • Why do people often say “those were the good old days”?
  • Is the past really better than today?
  • How do movies and music affect how we see history?
  • Do you think nostalgia is helpful or harmful?
  • What past time period would you like to visit?
  • How does memory change over time?
  • Why do older people often talk about the past?
  • Can looking back stop us from moving forward?

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