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    To achieve the American Dream has been the main idea of living in the united states. It is possible to get the American dream. Don’t you think? It is possible with hard work and the will to want to succeed and get somewhere in life. But the American Dream is different for different people. People have different struggles to try to successfully achieve their dream. But those who don’t believe in the American Dream can’t see how these things are possible now and in the future. In this world nothing

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    Symbolism in John Steinbeck’s work East of Eden John Steinbeck is considered to be one of the most talented American writers of all time. Most of his works are regarded highly by critics and celebrated as magnificent forms of twentieth-century literature. Steinbeck’s style remains consistent throughout many of his works; he almost always incorporates the Bible. There are few better examples of Steinbeck’s style than East of Eden. Throughout Steinbeck’s novel East

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    American Dream: The Conspiracy Everyone knows those stupid conspiracy theories about the Nazis and 9/11‚ but if you really think about it‚ is the “American Dream” any different? Or is it just a product of the government trying to keep us appeased? Government has used propaganda ever since the idea of a government was thought up. By definition‚ the American Dream is the idea that everyone in the United States has the chance to achieve success and prosperity. My theory is this; the government has

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    What is the American Dream? We all have dreams of different kinds. To some people‚ the American Dream is having all that is available in this life to meet your needs‚ wants‚ and desires. To others‚ it means having a great job‚ a wonderful family‚ and a secure future. And maybe to others the American Dream simply means having the opportunity to prove yourself. No matter what your definition of the American Dream is‚ we all try hard to achieve this one common goal. In Crevecouer’s‚ “What is

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    James Truslow Adams he feels the American Dream means “Life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone‚ with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement.” Regardless of social class or circumstances of birth. Most people have a hard time setting goals towards an American fantasy‚ confused and unable to realize the American Dream. The idea of the American Dream relates to both novels “ The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald and “Bodega Dreams” by Ernesto Quinonez. In Both

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    United States of America in search of the popular term “The American Dream”‚ which purely consists of equality‚ freedom‚ and opportunities that were not available in their homeland. Today‚ The American Dream is still a reality and is still possible to achieve through pure dedication and perseverance. Some more than others‚ have the drive to lead themselves into successful lives and achieve their personal dreams. The American Dream is very achievable even with today’s standards of upper class

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    Kadeejiah Bowdre Ms. Shah English 9 March 6‚ 2009 The American Dream How does one achieve the American Dream?  The answer undoubtedly depends upon one’s definition of the Dream‚ and there are many from which to choose.  John Winthrop envisioned a religious paradise in a "City upon a Hill."  Martin Luther King‚ Jr. dreamed of racial equality. Both men yearned for what they perceived as perfection. But‚ the definition of the American Dream is an idea which suggests that all people can succeed through

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    The American Dream The American Dream has been interpreted in a multitude of ways. According to Dictionary.com‚ the American Dream is defined as‚ "the ideals of freedom‚ equality‚ and opportunity traditionally held to be available to every American". For many‚ like the older generations‚ this is true. However‚ there are a large group that expect more from their American Dream. For those people‚ wealth is most important to them. They believe that they can buy freedom‚ equality‚ and happiness when

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    English 102 November 01‚ 2013 The American Dream Today‚ many people immigrate to the United States of America in search of the American Dream; freedom‚ equality‚ and the opportunity to achieve their personal goals in life that they could not achieve in their homeland. The American Dream is the pursuit of prosperity and opportunity that drives people to push their own limits and persevere in order to lead successful lives and achieve whatever goals they set. The American Dream is alive because people from

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    Own Life My definition of the American Dream is to be able to achieve individual goals and dreams. Everyone has a dream or goal of some sort‚ whether it is to graduate college or to travel around the world before they die. My dreams consist of wanting three children‚ a big house with a two car garage‚ being a stay home mom‚ and being happily married to my best friend. It is my belief that because people still have individual dreams and goals‚ the American dream does exist. Ever since I was a

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