Interstate 60 -

: Interstate 60 serves as a modern American fable that uses the metaphor of a non-existent highway to explore the conflict between societal expectations and individual destiny. II. The Mythology of O.W. Grant

: Discuss the commentary on the "War on Drugs" and government-sanctioned addiction. Interstate 60

: Explore the themes of perception and value—what makes "real" art?. IV. Neal Oliver’s Journey of Self-Actualization : Interstate 60 serves as a modern American

Summarize how Interstate 60 represents the "blank spaces" in our lives where we are free from the maps drawn by others. Grant : Discuss the commentary on the "War

: Explain how the "Magic 8-Ball" and the various trials on the road teach Neal that while life is full of signs, the ultimate choice must be his own. V. Cinematic Context and Reception

: Analyze Grant's "monkey's paw" approach to wish-granting, which forces characters to confront the literal (and often disastrous) consequences of their desires. III. The Social Satire of the Stops