Discussion 2: Eiffel Tower
Explain whether you agree with the opinion of many Parisians in 1889 that the Eiffel Tower was a ridiculous eyesore that should have been torn down after the World's Fair.
Explain why you think Gustave Eiffel's design was the one chosen from over 700 submissions to a design competition.
Describe a contemporary monument in your city or in another U.S. city and whether it holds some special significance for the citizens of the city where it was erected. State whether you like or dislike the monument and explain why.