Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas

What are the limitations of traditional “objective” journalism? How can Gonzo journalism address these limitations, and what are the downsides of Thompson’s approach?

Is Raoul and Gonzo’s journey really a quest to “find the American Dream”? Should readers take the characters seriously when they claim this is the case? Why or why not?

To what extent can Gonzo and Raoul be understood as two sides of the same person? What evidence is there for this in the novel?

Is the thrill of drugs primarily in losing control or in losing consciousness? What other thrills does Thompson suggest are associated with drugs?

What are the problems and limitations of Gonzo journalism when it comes to reporting about drugs and sports?

What role does music play in Raoul and Gonzo’s experience of drugs?

Is the promise of psychedelics like LSD to “expand consciousness” always illusory? Or can the search for enlightenment be assisted by this perception-altering substances?

Will the police always necessarily be ignorant about the true nature of drug culture? Discuss in the context of the DA Conference on Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs.