popularizing the phrase “American Dream” in 1931 thanks to his book Epic of America. In his book he wrote “ but there has been also the American dream‚ that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for every man‚ with opportunity for each according to his ability or achievement”. The American Dream is now a phrase known around the world. People travel from all corners of the earth for the opportunity to live this dream. The American Dream is what the average American thrives
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Becca Leach WSC 001 Dr. Pasupathi 12/19/12 The American Dream My grandfather came to America from Italy with nothing but the clothes on his back. He did not speak a word of English and left his family back in Naples. Three years later‚ my grandfather had a stable enough job to send for his wife and son to join him in America. He truly lived the American dream. An immigrant hoping for a new life was able to become successful and raise a family. This “Cinderella Story”‚ however‚ did not
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This past summer my family and I decided to vacation in Florida. Like any other vacation‚ our plan was to have an enjoyable time and destress. However‚ we experienced a sudden‚ nerve-racking situation. It did not compare to anything we had experienced before. We almost lost control. It was a rainy‚ humid summer afternoon in Disney’s Magic Kingdom. We were exhausted from all the walking we had done and thus decided to rest before heading to our next attraction. We sat on a bench near a food kiosk
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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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Picturing the Dream Earlier in July. Almost every fourth year student was running around‚ hurrying to the faculty room‚ kept going to and fro the guidance counselor and had the photocopying station up and running till late afternoon. The class’ atmosphere was quite hectic at that time‚ everyone’s mind was filled with thoughts of things they were doing and what they had to do after. But despite the business everyone had to deal with‚ one life-changing concept was perplexing us all‚ and that was
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luxurious lavish resorts‚ sunny skies‚ warm waters‚ and friendly locals. Bora Borans have a life philosophy called "`Aita pea pea"‚ which means "not to worry." Try to go with the flow and enjoy life at a slower clip. The main objective of a Bora Bora vacation getaway honeymoon is primarily relaxation‚ and this small island offers countless ways to achieve it. Repose on the deck of your overwater bungalow‚ cool off in the luminous lagoon surrounding Bora Bora‚ or bike around the island at a leisurely pace
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see and explore. The word Ontario itself is literally translated to “beautiful water‚” and it absolutely lives up to that name. While Ontario is not ordinarily a “vacation destination‚” there are several reasons why it should be. The province has an abundance of waterfalls‚ parks‚ and historical landmarks that make it a perfect vacation spot. There are several historical formations found in Ontario; among them‚
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As I get off the plane that just landed on a tropical island‚ nothing other than paradise and feelings of extravagance await me. For the small chunk of time I vacation here‚ no matter how hard I try‚ I cannot encounter anything except overwhelming joy. Hawaii is such a place that is located near the equator in the most southern region of the northern hemisphere. The weather there could not be better in quality. The perfect temperature‚ consisting within the mid-eighties along with the warm sun‚ enables
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A vacation is a time for me to relax and enjoy my free time. It is a time when I can escape the stress of my everyday life and relax my body and mind. My grandmother’s house in Florida is where I can accomplish that peace of mind. The weather‚ surroundings‚ and feelings experienced are only some of the many wonderful things about Florida. It is one of the best vacation spots and a priceless experience to enjoy. The time of the year that I usually travel to Florida is May. My grandmother’s house
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thousands of people filled with anticipation. The noisy and colorful crowds are filled with people from all over the world with mouse ears upon their head. The crowds varied to children who have no clue to what is happening to couples on their first vacation together to the elderly wanting to enjoy the countless sites available at Disney.The beaming sun
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