The “Gettysburg Address” by President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War and “I Have a Dream” by Doctor Martin Luther King Jr given during the March on Washington. These speeches both have common themes‚ freedom and equality and they both have rhetorical devices to emphasize the purpose. The purpose of the “Gettysburg Address” is to tell the people to continue the fight. The purpose of the “I Have of Dream” speech is to tell the people to demand their rights. This paper will analysis the two speeches
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“The American Dream” There is not much left of the “American Dream”. Standard of living is declining and American parents believe that their children will inherit a very bad deal (564). Essentially‚ Herbert believes that Americans are in denial about how bad the economy really is. The government is not adding jobs to the economy nor are they funding public schools as they should. The government is steadily cutting back on hiring teachers and firing more to “save money”.
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ESSAY 2: The Republic of East LA Dreams‚ Character‚ and Opportunity 100 Points Possible + 10 for Prewriting The Republic of East LA by Luis Rodriguez is full of stories of unique individuals who strive to make lives for themselves and achieve their dreams in the face of adversity. Both amusing and heartbreaking‚ these vignettes show us the strengths and weaknesses of human beings‚ and the role opportunity plays in achieving the “American Dream.” DIRECTIONS: Choose three main characters from
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Cynthia Mitza 2/20/2013 Journal 3 Sociology Many people wonder what the American dream is and how to achieve the American dream. I don’t believe there is just one American dream. The American dream in my mind is something that makes you feel happy and needed. I don’t think the American dream is a white picket fence with nice cars‚ money‚ and a family that never fights. Anyone could have a perfect life even if they’re in an apartment with no white picket fence. Life is what you make it and you
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American Dream or American Nightmare America and its people have upheld the concept of the “American Dream.” The meaning of this concept has changed and altered throughout the years. As stated in the Declaration of Independence‚ every man has the right to life‚ liberty‚ and the pursuit of happiness. Multitudes of movies and books have depicted their personal versions of this single ideology. All having a stereo typical‚ happily ever after ending‚ but is this so-called dream even possible. I believe
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The American Dream in Of Mice and Men The American dream ideally constitutes life‚ liberty‚ and the pursuit of happiness as stated by America’s forefathers in the Declaration of Independence. This vision has been extremely warped in the 20th century to fit the new breed of Americans‚ which are greedy and self-centered. The main characters opinions in the novel Of Mice and Men of The American Dream substantially differs from each other‚ and from today’s society. Of Mice and Men
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References and Allusions to the Bible and Religious Texts in I Have a Dream On August 28‚ 1963‚ many gathered for a political rally in Washington‚ DC. Known as the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom‚ more than 200‚000 people would assemble to hear various prayers‚ songs‚ and speeches‚ delivered by various politicians‚ entertainers‚ and civil rights leaders‚ including Martin Luther King Jr. In his famous I Have a Dream address‚ King frequently borrows from the bible and religious hymns‚ using
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means to live in a society. Making leaps with this book it is discovered what Holden goes through and how he feel towards the world. He indulges in the ideas of‚ for the search of social identity‚ the idea of “melting pot”‚ and what the American Dream really means. Social Identity is is a relation of comparison with others around us. Holden is a sixteen year old boy who deals with social identification in a unique way then most teenage boys would. Esther Greenwood is a young women who also deals
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“I Have A Dream”‚ is the most famous speech given by an American Legend‚ Martin Luther King Jr. He was born on January 15‚ 1929. He became a Baptist Minister and social activist who fought tremendously for equal rights. King declared‚ “We shall not be judged by the color of our skin‚ but by the content of our character.” Kings famous words inspired black americans to stand up for their civil right through the use of rhetorical appeals‚ and rhetorical devices. Martin Luther King‚ led the Civil Rights
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American Dream Have you ever experienced what it is like to not be able to afford the things you needed in life? Imagine what it would be like to have to run your car on bald tires‚ not be able to put new shoes on your children’s feet‚ or not being able to afford enough food for you and your kids both to eat dinner. I think the definition of the American dream is being able to buy the things you need and want comfortably without having to worry about going into debt. The American dream cannot be
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