hope‚ new beginnings‚ free education‚ the american dream? What can this do for citizens of america? How can it benefit? Many people claim that america is the best country in the world‚ and many disagree. America lost what it once had and once was and how it should improve. America isn’t perfect for everyone‚ but it has a lot of opportunities to offer. Here are some things I believe is the american dream and the definition of it. To have the american dream is to have a fresh start‚ and to have opportunities
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American Dream in Film The American Dream is a belief that is known by people all over the world. The American Dream can be achieved by anyone. According to Winn‚ “The Unites States is considered the land of opportunity despite one’s race‚ color‚ creed‚ or national origin‚ an idea that is acknowledged in many parts of the world‚ especially in America” (Winn 1). The American Dream is the idea that allows people to succeed‚ regardless of their limitations. This idea is engraved into people’s mind
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English A‚ 9324 3 October 2013 “The American Dream” Today‚ many people immigrate to the United States of America hoping for a better life; searching for the American Dream‚ equality‚ freedom‚ and trying to achieve goals. The American Dream is the pursuit of prosperity and an inspiration for people to push their limits and achieve something higher. Everyone in the United States has the opportunity to achieve the American Dream no matter what. The American Dream has five interpretations that really
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the turn of the century the “American Dream” could be described as a well-paying job with a loving family. The problem is that as Americans we have a tendency to not be satisfied with what they have and want more. People who are truly living the “American Dream” realize that money doesn’t make you happy because no matter how much you make‚ you will always want more. A commonly known story of the “American Dream” is F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby‚ the dream is exemplified by Gatsby’s hopes
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The American Dream is perceived differently by many. Some may claim The American Dream is being able to move up in society and prosper through work‚ initiative‚ and determination. Others may alternatively say it is to be able to say‚ think‚ and do what you want or in other words‚ have freedom. The answers to the question‚ “What is the American Dream‚” vary. I believe The American Dream is a feat accomplished by a minute collection of people that allows them to live how they want and be free from
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of the American Dream The United States of America is a country in which success and happiness are its primary ideals that it was built around. It offers its inhabitants an opportunity to pursue and achieve success through hard work‚ effort‚ and dedication‚ people call this the American dream. However‚ the American dream is being degraded. The reason is because of the American people who the country swore to protect and support abuse the system ’s help for their personal wants. The American dream
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The American Dream is a Fantasy The American Dream is owning a car‚ a home‚ a piece of land‚ and having free time to enjoy life. The American Dream is an egalitarian principle‚ it is the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities. I believe that the American Dream is not a realistic possibility for the average American with things like minimum wage standing in their way. Many people are asserting that the American Dream is an unrealistic goal for the average
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A Raisin in the Sun The American Dream is why many people find themselves attracted to this country. For some‚ it can be the desire to become more than their parents. For others‚ it is the desire to excel beyond others expectations. No matter the reason for a person ’s desire to reach the American Dream there are obstacles that sometimes seem overwhelming. In the story a raisin in the sun an African-American family living on the South Side of Chicago in the 1950s where racism and prejudice was
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Illusion of the American Dream Many immigrants migrate to America everyday with the hopes to achieve their American dream. For most immigrants the American dream consist of finding a country where effort and morality transcend to success. In “The Jungle” by Upton Sinclair‚ a family of hard working optimistic Lithuanians migrate to America with the belief that equality and opportunity dictates that all people should have the same opportunities open to them if they put out efforts. They arrive
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asked the question “What is American dream”‚ different kinds of people would have various answers. Kids living in this country would say “Be a rap singer‚ or a professional athlete‚ and become famous and rich like a superstar rising within a single day”. College students would answer “successfully graduate from school and find a promising job”. Scientist’s version of American dream would be “create new technologies to make a better life”. Politicians would convey their dream of true freedom and ideal
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