Name Prof. English 1010 5 September‚ 2013 Living the American Dream The American Dream is a popular thought that means different things to different people. Some people believe the American Dream is the best life that you could picture for yourself that is achieved through hard work and patience. From becoming Billionaires‚ to owning a home and having a family to take care of‚ everyone’s American Dream is different in some way. Immigrants from all around the world venture to America because
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Hopes‚ aspirations‚ dreams. These words immediately pop into my head when I think of Washington D.C. The capital of our country is one of the most important places on Earth. As an 8th grader with a passion for politics and a heart that just wants everyone to see the light in the world‚ going on the Mars Area Middle School 2017 Washington‚ D.C.‚ trip would truly be the start of a hopeful‚ inspired upcoming politician. I would love to go on the D.C. trip because I would love to see our Country’s history
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Jeffery Zou Mrs. McCarthy AP Language and Composition Period 6 10 March 2013 American Dream: The Idea that Pervades Society The American dream is the longing of success that means a happy family and equal opportunity to go from rags to riches‚ through hard work. This idea is scene in a lot of places. On the picture by Margaret White‚ the poster proclaims: World’s Highest Standard of Living-There is no way like the American Way”. Or the headline of the newspaper story is “The American Dream
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Comment on how false pride acts as a motivating force on Death Of A Salesman False pride‚ false pride is when you or someone else are seeming you achieved something but you actually didn’t. False pride acts as a motivating force on Death Of A Salesman because it shows‚ how Willy showed so much false pride that when you read it you will know not to do it because you know it wont turn out well. This is a very important factor on Death Of A Salesman because the Loman family “ LINDA: Willy‚ dear
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The American Nightmare The idea that anyone‚ regardless of ethnicity‚ religion‚ or socio-economic background can succeed through hard work is what is commonly referred to as the American Dream. This dream‚ regardless of whether it truly exists or not‚ is a pursuit of all Americans‚ and is what brings people from all four corners of the Earth to the United States of America. Most would view the desire to succeed and fulfill the “American Dream” as a valuable and praise worthy endeavor. Fitzgerald
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The American Dream is the belief that anyone‚ regardless of where they were born or the class they were born into can attain their own version of success in a society where there is equal opportunities for everyone. The American dream is not achieved by being lazy or by chance but rather through sacrifice‚ risk-taking and hard work. Both native-born Americans and American immigrants who work hard can achieve the American dream. In the book the unwinding by George Packer for example‚ he tells the
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America: The Land of Opportunity People from all around the world consider America to be the home of endless opportunity; vast amount of career openings‚ ability for anyone to receive higher education‚ and quality healthcare‚ and freedoms not many other countries share. People from across the nation have proven through their own experiences that the American Dream can be achieved. The American Dream is reaching what we dreamed of accomplishing our entire life and more. It is having an enormous
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The American Dream In the early 20th century‚ many of those living in America were immigrants from other lands. They had come to America in search of a better life. America was seen as the land of opportunity‚ a place to make your fortune and set down roots where your family could grow and prosper. Many people hoped for their own home‚ on their own land‚ with a meal on the table and a bed to sleep in‚ and perhaps even the luxury of a car. A famous quote from this time is: “A Chicken in Every Pot
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Everyone has that one target in their life that they’ve by and large envisioned about. The "American Dream" is various for everybody. For example‚ not everyone cravings to be a scientist‚ a master‚ or a space adventurer. Everyone needs a substitute thing in their life‚ they all dream of something else. What is my American dream? I’ve generally pondered what my life would look like in 10 years. What was my American dream? What did I need to do with my life? I’ve generally pondered what my employment
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At a first glance‚ Jose Mourinho and the American Dream‚ are the oddest combination of words because he is not American‚ he is Portuguese‚ and no one dreams about becoming Jose Mourinho‚ not in America at least. In reality‚ Jose is the epitome of the American Dream. Therefore‚ what is the American Dream? The American dream doesn’t have an exact definition as it varies from person to person. In my own definition‚ The American Dream is about hard and honest work leading to success. The American Dream
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