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that this “Dream” is most closely associated with financial independence and opportunity in modern times- a result of the nation’s capitalist economic system‚ and the effects of the media on public opinion. “The American Dream is an implicit contract that says if you play by the rules‚ you’ll move ahead. It’s a faith that is almost unique to this country‚” remarks Michael Dimock of the Pew Research Center. However‚ despite positive images of American society‚ the “modern age” of American history to
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“The American Dream is not a paradise but a nightmare.” By comparing A Streetcar Named Desire and The Great Gatsby to what extent do you agree with this statement? According to James Truslow Adams‚ who wrote ‘The Great Epic of America’‚ the American Dream is “not a dream of motor cars and high wages merely‚ but a dream of social order in which each man and each woman shall be able to attain regardless of circumstances of birth or position”1. A Streetcar Named Desire and The Great Gatsby both
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Willy Loman who only wants to have the “American Dream”. Willy’s life starts to fall apart and his dream vanishes. With all of his failure‚ Willy decides that his family would be better of if he were dead. I think that Willy was experiencing some depression and only wanted the best for his family. Willy Loman’s “American Dream” was to be a successful salesman in New England‚ have a house of his own‚ and raise a family. As Willy got older his “American Dream” began to vanish. Willy’s sales dropped
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The American dream is a tearm used that means you go from absolutly nothing to being an average american. An average american is a person with a steady job and a place to live. In the past‚ The american dream has focused on main important thing to try and gain succes. Jay Gatsby started out with absolutly nothing just to make his dream come true‚ but he is so focused on nice eligant things that he doesnt realize that money really cant buy happeines. The author proves to us that a dream can be
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Everyone pursues the American Dream. However‚ over time‚ the ideas of the American Dream have changed; some say for the better‚ but others say for the worse. I agree with Bernie Sanders when he states‚ "For many‚ the American Dream has become a nightmare‚" because the American Dream has been degraded throughout time. The American Dream is becoming unfathomable due to situations in today’s economy. I believe the American Dream has changed for the worse due to difficulty finding jobs‚ unfair job
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The American dream is defined in many different ways by many different people. In The Great Gatsby‚ Gatsby has his heart set on Daisy to gain her love again but is soon ruined when he does not realize he can’t repeat the past. In another person’s viewpoint of the American dream is that they see the issues it can cause for the government such as "income inequality" (Merino). While some may say that it can cause government issues‚ the American dream is a reality to achieve whatever dream that the American
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English IV 3/4/14 The Good‚ The Bad and The American Dream It was November‚ 15 1959 when what seemed like any normal Saturday turned into a nightmare for the Clutter family. The events that took place on that night shocked America thanks to the great author Truman Capote. The Clutter family had what some people may call the “American Dream” but I don’t think the American Dream can be stuck on one idea everybody has their own ambitions and dreams. The Clutters murder was an uncommon event not
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Mary Smith The Meaning of Life According to the definition at Google.com‚ the American dream is defined as “the widespread aspiration of Americans to live better than their parents did.”(WordNet) This term is often heard or uttered everyday whether you realize it or not. You typically don’t hear “American dream” everyday but you hear about people’s goals and achievements in life. The American dream has many perspectives. For example‚ the web definition is going to be completely different from
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Perspective of the American Dream What are the different views of the American Dreams? According to the author everyone could have an American Dream but having the fancy car and a big house is not exactly the American Dream. Clark states “That dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone‚ with opportunity for each according to the ability and achievement”. This quote shows that everyone has the right to have the American dream all you have to do is want it
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