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    Many American writers have been successful in shattering what they consider to be the myth of “The American Dream”. Discuss this in relation to the texts you have studied. “…It ’s absolutely stupid to spend your time doing things you don ’t like in order to go on doing things you don ’t like…we ’re bringing up children‚ and educating them to live the same sort of lives we ’re living…that they may justify themselves and find satisfaction in life by bringing up their children to bring up their children

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    American Dream Comparison

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    The American Dream compare and contrast essay with “I Have A Dream.” “I Have A Dream” is like an American dream in many different ways. When you think about the American dream there could be a hand full of different thoughts to what that could be. Well I have analyzed on what those possibility’s could be for us. The main idea for “ I Have A Dream” speech‚ The American dream‚ and then similarity’s and differences between “I Have A Dream” speech and the American dream. These three topics will show

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    The American Dream. How often does a single dream changes a person’s perspective of their entire life? Arthur Miller’s tragedy “Death of the Salesmen” showcases an failed attempt of the american dream. When is it your chance to achieve your dreams in life? Initially‚ an unusual degree‚ “The death of a salesman” interweaves the past and present. Willy Loman is the protagonist in the play. He is an insecure and self-deluded traveling salesman. He has reached the age where he can no longer compete

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    The American Dream‚ what does it mean? Why do so many Americans believe in it and some do not? Well‚ the American Dream is America has a flawless image of equal opportunity for each citizen to achieve the dream of success through hard work. Some Americans still do believe that it is still real‚ others do not believe that the American Dream is relevant. Americans that believe it can and cannot be achieved today‚ but if the non-believers do not try to work hard and to accomplish their dreams‚ then

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    Chezik 4 December 2013 If You Can Dream It‚ You Can Do It “Life‚ liberty‚ and the pursuit of happiness.”- This phrase is well known from the United States’ Declaration of Independence that roots within the American Dream. The American Dream has powered the hopes and aspirations of Americans for generations. It began as a plain but revolutionary notion: each individual has the right to pursue happiness and the freedom to strive for a better life through hard work and dedication. Yet‚ as time

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    The American Dream is widely considered to be the most important national ethos of the United States of America. The ideology of the American Dream is that the basic rights of freedom and liberty in the US include the opportunity for everyone in the land to achieve prosperity‚ success and upward social mobility through hard work and determination. It is centred on the right of individuals to determine their own destiny‚ regardless of their circumstances of birth. However‚ this is only a broad definition

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    The American Dream   America has long been known as a land of opportunity. Out of that thinking comes the "American Dream‚" the idea that anyone can ultimately achieve success‚ even if he or she began with nothing. In "The Death of a Salesman"‚ Arthur Miller uses the characterization of Willy Loman to represent the failure of his ideal of the American Dream. Willy’s quest for the American Dream leads to his failure because throughout his life he pursues the illusion of the American Dream and not

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    knowledgeable.           Given the task to do the impossible was indefinitable‚ then defined as possible;  “describe and analyze the quote “no matter what a person’s roots‚ America provides the freedom and opportunity to succeed”. What is the American Dream? “The belief that anyone‚ regardless of where they were born or what class they were born into‚ can attain their own version of success in a society where upward mobility is possible for everyone.” The Declaration of Independence states: “We hold

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    The American dream by definition means the idea that every US citizen should have an equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work‚ determination‚ and initiative. However‚ it’s more than just some definition. Everyone has their own view on what they consider is the “American dream”. Before I was born my mom and dad both came here looking for a better life than the one they had back in Russia. After my parents arrived my grandparents came soon after. From my understanding

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    The American Dream What is the American Dream? Is it even attainable for the average citizen? Everyone has their own opinions on how they view the American dream. It can be different for almost everyone when you take into consideration their gender‚ age‚ nationality‚ and the transition of this idea between each generation. Can we obtain this dream by having a big house‚ luxury items‚ a non dysfunctional family‚ and the perfect job one would never complain about? Or is it simply what our nation

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