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    to be right. Fought for their American Dream to be realized in a world full of prosperity and hope. At one instance‚ the American Dream was a set term consisting of this that would make life easier. For example‚ while interview student Brandon Atkins he believes that the American Dream consisted of‚” The American Dream consist of A nice two story house with a wife and 3 kids‚ a nice care‚ money to spare‚ and everyone to be happy.” This American Dream that Akins agrees with is what many

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    American Dream Dbq

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    The “American Dream” is the ideal that every US citizen‚ regardless of ethnic background‚ should have an equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work. Millions of determined people come to America to find a better life and a chance at the American Dream‚ but the sad reality is that it is just a dream‚ and people eventually need to wake up or fall into despair. The collection of stories that is The House of Mango Street shows multiple characters that strive for‚ but cannot

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    Characterization

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    Characterization: There are generally two types of characterization‚ explicit (direct) and implicit (indirect) characterization. Explicit characterization: A character is portrayed by direct description of his outward appearance and by directly naming his human and mental qualities or abilities. Implicit characterization: A character is portrayed by what he does or by describing his environment. From what he does or from his surroundings one draws conclusions as to what kind of character

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    propaganda was successful because of the different groups that aided them‚ because of the methods and forms used and the appeal to the target audience. The history behind Nazi propaganda lets us see how the Nazi’s couldn’t have been what they were if it wasn’t for their incredible knack for propaganda. The use of propaganda was essential to the Hitler and the Nazis in gaining and consolidating power in

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    sandy beach‚ watching the waves crash on the shore as the sun beats down on your face. On the horizon‚ you notice a small shape gradually getting larger and larger. Suddenly‚ you find yourself on the deck of a frightening pirate ship – not knowing how you got there. You look around and see a few familiar faces...is that your co-worker in the crow’s nest? Then a pirate with a large hat‚ presumably the captain‚ begins to walk toward you in a menacing way. A shock of fear courses through you as the

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    Foreshadowing In Hamlet

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    which slowly engulfs his kingdom. He is surrounded by greed and death within a threatened Denmark. In Shakespeare’s Hamlet‚ plot is constructed through various internal conflicts and a tense mood formed by the use of historical setting‚ psychological characterization‚ and ominous foreshadowing. The battle between King Fortinbras and King Hamlet is an example presented in the play of historical setting‚ for it illustrates a past happening which is important for the fundemental understanding of the

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    The use of effective propaganda‚ ’Bread‚ Peace and Land’ was simple‚ concise‚ easily repeated even among poorly-educated peasants: a brilliant political slogan! ’All power to the Soviets’ - again‚ simple and catchy‚ even if Lenin did not intend to enact it! Followed by effective propaganda is good leadership skills. Lenin was an "orator of enormous impact and power‚

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    Willy's American Dream

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    A Dream or No Dream In Arthur Miller’s play‚ Death of a Salesman he tells the story of a father‚ Willy‚ and his two sons‚ Biff and Happy. He conveys the story of their different American Dreams‚ although Willy and Biff have contradicting dreams for Biff. The play has many quotes that show their struggle of fighting for their American dreams to come true. Willy is less Willing than Biff to understand that his dream may not come true. This play‚ unlike the other books we have read‚ is about people

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    Illusion of the American Dream The American Dream has been an idea that everyone has their right to happiness‚ and the utmost standard of living. The dream suggest that everyone should have equal opportunities as long as that individual works hard for what they want. But it seems as if some individuals are more fortunate to gain what they specify as the American Dream‚ while others are not. What is so special about the American dream is that it varies from person to person. Individuals can believe

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    American Dream Definition

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    America is the melting pot of the world. People from all over came to America and still do in hopes of achieving a dream‚ the American Dream. The American Dream can be different to each person or group of people. For some people it could be to own their own property even if it may be small‚ others may think they are going to get rich. The American Dream originated in the early days of the American settlement‚ with the mostly poor immigrants searching for opportunities to brighten their future. Many

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