Graff‚E.J. “What Makes a Family.” Rereading America. 5th Ed. Gary Colombo‚ Robert Cullen‚ Bonnie Lisle. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s‚ 2004. 26-38. Print. E.J. Graff explores the history of the term “family” in its Roman origin “familia”. She explains that in early Roman times‚ a family was not defined by bloodlines‚ but by the choice of the head of the family. Soto‚ Gary. “Looking for Work.” Rereading America. 5th Ed.Gary Colombo‚ Robert Cullen‚ and Bonnie Lisle. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s
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Response to Rereading America Introduction The introduction to the text‚ Rereading America‚ challenges us to look beyond the common misconceptions of the “myth” the American dream and to think critically. As far as what I think it means to be an American citizen‚ there are many things to consider. I believe that to be an American can imply freedom‚ security‚ and prosperity to some. To others however‚ it can mean a struggle to survive. The ideal American dream‚ no matter your interpretation of the
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is about a young woman whose family life seemed to be the American dream‚ for those of us looking in from the outside. Her family owned a house in the city like most of us and a house on the beach. The house on the beach was unique with its architecture anomalies‚ which made the house more a mix and match of parts than like her normal home in the city. The whole family‚ including relatives from afar‚ would gather there during the summer to spend time with each other. When in actuality behind her
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What is the Guy Code? According to Kimmel‚ the Guy Code is the collection of attitudes‚ values‚ and traits that together composes what is means to be a man. Pretty much‚ the Guy Code means that you never show your feelings‚ be strong‚ and never give up. All in all‚ don’t be a sissy. You should never show emotions or admit to weakness. To the world‚ you must show that there’s nothing to be concerned about and that everything is going to be fine. In my opinion‚ I would have to say that this is also
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Essay 1 Does the old saying still stand as of today? Is America still the land of opportunity to become successful financially and mentally? Whether it be empty-handed immigrants or people born into poverty and burdened lives; they have nothing more than a mere picture of themselves living the American dream someday as long as they are “persistent in working hard.” The American culture has lead us to believe we can achieve what America has outlined as success; but the ones who say we can achieve
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Jonathan Hartness Professor Greenbuam English 1101 3 April‚ 2014 The American Dream The Death of Horatio Alger is about how the American Dream is long dead due to the poor staying poor and never having equal opportunity‚ and the rich staying rich due to inherits. By Our Own Bootstraps is about creating the American Dream by having equal opportunity through hard work. Both of these articles define the American Dream based on the opportunity given or in some cases if it is ever given to those
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identity is the American Dream and part of the American Dream is the myth of the success. In America‚ success is seen as the self made man (or woman) rising above even the most dire of circumstances to get an excellent job‚ a new car‚ and a house in the suburbs. But the current trends in the media no
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The Death of Horatio Alger The United States of America has over time gone through several changes since the time when “The American Dream” slogan was put forward to drive the country to success. The article “The Death of Horatio Alger” by Paul Krugman was published in2004. Horatio Alger was a prolific writer who lived between the year 1832 and 1899. This article has expressed the value of the America dream. And the writer thinks about the causes of economic inequality. Moreover‚ it signified the
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“Those who did found that hard work‚ good health‚ frugality‚ and a talent for entrepreneurship—the “luck and pluck” that Alger extolled—were far better rewarded in the United States than they had been in Ireland.” Despite the fact that hard work and talents play an important role in achieving success‚ one without any true opportunity or suitable environment is very difficult to rise from poverty to wealth. Furthermore‚ In “Social Class and the Hidden Curriculum of Work” by Jean Anyon‚ she also questions
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Horatio Alger‚ a short essay written by Harlon Dalton in effort to debunk the myths commonly seen in the classic American hero. It begins with discussing the main ideas conveyed in these stories and how they create a “socially destructive” narrative. The author objects to three main concepts that are portrayed in the Horatio Alger myth. The first idea of these stories is that everyone is only judged based on their own actions and accomplishments (Dalton). The author argues this notion as being simply
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