Mother's+Little+Helper

Consider the following three songs: - The Strokes - "Soma" - Smashing Pumpkins - "Soma" - The Rolling Stones - "Mother's Little Helper"

1. Looking at at least two of the songs, explain how they relate to the ideas presented in the novel. Particularly in the case of the "Soma" songs, how might the band(s) be alluding to the novel? What are the messages of these songs (or perhaps a common message between them)? Look at the song lyrics as a text that you can take apart and interpret.

2. Does the dependency and use of drugs portrayed in the novel have any implications/insight into the role of drugs today (whether they're legal, pharmaceutical, or down-right illegal)? When it comes down to it, why do people take drugs in the first place? What is their function? (very broad question, I know, but consider it broadly). In the case of recreational drug use, what do you think is the attraction and why do people become dependent?