The mentality that carries Americans today could only be described as a plague that seems to be spreading more and more every year. It started out as the simple American dream‚ which was to live within your means and prosper in your very own way. However‚ as the years have gone by many people have been subject to greed and the need to stay with the times‚ owning all of the new technology‚ clothes‚ and other consumer items that are on the market today. Lars Eighner‚ author of the piece "On Dumpster
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Examining the American Dream through a Dystopian Lens Meritocracy: the idea that success is achieved through talent and hard work. When it comes to the pursuit of happiness‚ most Americans would fervently affirm that everyone deserves an equal chance at prosperity. That is the “American Dream” after all; a land of social mobility with no barrier to success. Where this agreement usually ends‚ however‚ is on the nature of this equality. Whereas some are convinced that equal opportunity is just‚ others
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In the story Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller‚ the theme is Achieving the American Dream. The character‚ Willie Loman wants so much in his life to achieve the American Dream‚ which is the perfect job‚ wife and children. Most people consider the American dream to be the equal opportunity for someone to achieve success and prosperity through hard work. Loman has the entire thing one considers the American dream‚ but it’s not perfect enough for him. Willie has a job and tells his wife that he is
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The impact of an Ideology When the question is asked‚ “What is the american dream”‚ answers typically vary based upon different things such as social class‚ future aspirations‚ age‚ economy‚ or even the desires in an Americans life. The American dream is a unique goal one wants to reach‚ in order to live a better life. This mentality has a great effect on the american people and their future aspirations. This idea has existed for a prolonged time‚ and along with that time came an interesting history
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The Existence of the American Dream Before 1863 Often the American Dream is discussed as an idea of prosperity‚ glory‚ fame. But what is the American Dream exactly? The American Dream is a “social ideal that stresses egalitarianism (human equality) and especially material prosperity” (Merriam-Webster). The existence of the American Dream is highly debated among historians and anthropologists alike‚ but as an idea and a goal of America‚ it definitively does exist. In early America‚ its existence
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Is the American Dream still achievable? First‚ I asked myself if the American Dream was worth trying to achieve. And then I wondered how many people spend their life trying to achieve it. Before I could answer those question I had to ask myself what the American Dream is. I came up with a few different answers. While I’m still questioning if my answer is a concrete one‚ my opinion is that the American Dream is achievable because it’s such a flexible concept. Is the American Dream worth trying to
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One man’s dream is another man’s nightmare. Hopeful immigrants came to America for a better life. All immigrants came together and formed a whole nation of prosperity. Even people who came from nothing were able to gain wealth and become successful. The American Dream is needed inspiration because it gives hope to people who come from nothing‚ unifies everyone toward a common goal‚ and gives everyone an equal chance of achieving the same dream. The American Dream is needed inspiration that benefits
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Is Money Important in the American Dream: Yes or No? What is my American Dream? My Dream is to live life in peace‚ happiness and success‚ all on your own free will. When money is thoughted in the American Dream‚ it’s an argument between yes or no it’s important or not important. Money is an important part of the Dream because‚ money has a big impact on how you live in today’s society‚ and can determine your success in life which impacts your everyday life. Money is very influential‚ the Dream provides
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In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s short story‚ “Winter Dreams”‚ he suggests that the American Dream is a desire for “glittering things”‚ but the message Fitzgerald is trying to come across is that a person’s success depends on the effort put into it instead of class or race. Fitzgerald gives many examples of the idea American Dream‚ also Dexter’s desire for material success and his desire for Judy Jones. It’s also comparing his desire for both success and his childhood crush‚ Judy. The story starts off
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“I am lucky that I am here‚ step by step‚ achieving my dream. I am lucky that I can go to college. I am lucky that I had the opportunity to reach my dream.” These were the words that came to my mind when I found out that I was granted a scholarship. Whenever me and my family visit my relatives in the Philippines‚ I feel saddened by the lack of opportunity for my cousins‚ and for the youth. Instead of going to college‚ they are working under the sun‚ harvesting fruits and vegetables to earn money
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