Thursday, May 20, 2021

Nixon vs Kennedy Discussion Questions

Discussion Questions:

1.    Why is reinvention central to the American character? Use specific examples of reinvention in “Nixon vs. Kennedy”.
2.    Explain the power struggle between Pete Campbell and Don Draper based on what motivates these men.
3.    Analyze how Pete’s arguments for why he should be the chief accounts executive are going to be poorly received by Don Draper.


4.    Bert Cooper quotes an old Japanese saying,” A man is whatever room he is in.” What does he mean?