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    this is the leading cause of failure later in life. Many people loose their focus. A wise man once said‚ "Dreams are what life is made up of." This statement is true in the sense that if you have dreams you have something to look forward to; something to focus on; even something to live for. Knowing that you are a VIP is important in the decision-making process. To accomplish your dreams‚ you must first face adversity in the eye and conquer your fears. For me personally‚ training to be a lawyer

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    The American Dream Attaining the American Dream has been the aspiration for many‚ it is something that is promised to all yet unattainable to many because of Influential factors of culture‚ social class‚ language‚ and even sexual preference‚ I will focus on the factor of Race. Although we have made many advances that have led to many changes that make it easier for more people to attain the “American Dream”‚ we still have ways to go to guarantee it for all the people. Some or most of these changes

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    The American Dream In the past the American Dream was simply described as an “attitude of hope” originating from The Declaration of Independence which states that “All men are created equal and that they are endowed with certain unalienable rights among which are life liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” Even today if you ask an individual what their view on American Dream is they might repeat those very words‚ but in Herbert Selby’s opinion it does not mean this at all. In Selby’s view the

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    to Wikipedia‚ the American dream is defined as a national ethos of the United States of America‚ a set of ideals in which freedom includes opportunity for prosperity and success and an upward mobility achieved through hard work. Individual perspectives and definitions of the American dream differ. Most see it as home ownership others especially the immigrants see it an opportunity they never had in their home countries at prosperity. I personally would define the American dream as an opportunity

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    achievement” which is easily connected to the idea of The American Dream. After all‚ isn’t America known as “The land of opportunity”? Most people came to America‚ and still come for that matter‚ in search of a better life through hard work and dedication to their cause. In “Chinaman’s Chance: Reflections on the American Dream” by Eric Liu‚ it is stated that “...it (the American Dream) does demand the opportunity to achieve progress-and values the opportunity

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    OVERCOMING OBSTACLES OF THE AMERICAN DREAM In the literatures we have read this semester all of the characters have a dream that consists of a plan and multiple goals that sum up to the American Dream‚ however‚ there have been obstacles that sometimes hinder these American dreams. These obstacles range from internal conflict to society itself. The question is if it is possible for these characters to struggle with obstacles and overcome them to reach their dream? In “Step Children of a Nation”

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    been accomplished‚ can be considered the overall American Dream. Generally‚ every child wants to surpass the achievements of their parents as a natural act of competition and personal satisfaction. Throughout The Great Gatsby‚ The Grapes of Wrath‚ and Death of a Salesman‚ there is a constant yearning desire to achieve the “American Dream;” whether it be reality or illusion. Fitzgerald‚ Steinbeck‚ and Miller‚ all portray the ideas of the American Dream relating to the time period that they are referring

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    Achieving The American Dream All Americans can achieve the American dream. Immigrants consistently prove that with hard work and dedication the American dream can be fulfilled. Education makes it possible to achieve the American dream. There are programs available to help people get out of poverty and achieve the American dream. I chose that all americans can achieve the American dream‚ because what you put your mind to you can achieve. Immigrant consistently prove that with hard work and dedication

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    The American Dream What defines The American Dream? What makes it uniquely “American”? Who can pursue and fulfill this dream? People usually discuss these things when talking about The American Dream since everyone has a different opinion of what it is. Even though people might have varying definitions of what this Dream is‚ there are sure to be some commonalities between them. It does not matter who you are‚ or where you live‚ everyone has the right to pursue this Dream. The American Dream

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