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    A Raisin in the Sun The American Dream is why many people find themselves attracted to this country. For some‚ it can be the desire to become more than their parents. For others‚ it is the desire to excel beyond others expectations. No matter the reason for a person ’s desire to reach the American Dream there are obstacles that sometimes seem overwhelming. In the story a raisin in the sun an African-American family living on the South Side of Chicago in the 1950s where racism and prejudice was

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    When looking at the American society and its culture‚ one could safely say that through hard work individuals are able to succeed in the country. The “American dream”‚ in a sense can be accomplished by any individual that puts determination and initiative to their dreams. The division of a society based on economic status can create restrictions that can make some individuals work harder than others‚ nevertheless‚ any person can be successful no matter what race‚ gender‚ or age one is. Although

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    The American Dream What are the greatest obstacles of full access to the American Dream? Is it race‚ gender‚ social class‚ education‚ or perhaps lack there of? Possibly it’s the carnage of a greatly misguided economic policy‚ or maybe it’s just simply having a future greater than our past. Based on the belief of many Americans the American Dream is the faith that any individual can gain success through arduous effort. Race plays an important role in this ideology. As Martin Luther King

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    Everyone has dreams and desires. I myself‚ used to desire my life to run smoothly and flawlessly; without problems‚ without worries. When I was in my early adolescence‚ I have always dreamed for a perfect teenage life with excellent results throughout the studies‚ amazing relationships with a huge circle of friends‚ and also all the expensive brands of clothes and goods. Nonetheless‚ growing up had really showed me that life is not at all about perfections and flawlessness. Joseph Epstein had mentioned

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    American Dream or No American Dream? What is the American Dream? The American Dream is when he/she gets married‚ has a steady income‚ owns a house‚ and has children. Although some people believe that the American Dream is still attainable‚ there are many who believe it is not. The American Dream may be harder to reach now in today’s society‚ but many people believe it to still be attainable. Although are economic times are difficult today‚ those who work hard and persevere through the hardships

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    OVERCOMING OBSTACLES OF THE AMERICAN DREAM In the literatures we have read this semester all of the characters have a dream that consists of a plan and multiple goals that sum up to the American Dream‚ however‚ there have been obstacles that sometimes hinder these American dreams. These obstacles range from internal conflict to society itself. The question is if it is possible for these characters to struggle with obstacles and overcome them to reach their dream? In “Step Children of a Nation”

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    The concept of “The American Dream” is said to be the living dream‚ the individual’s concept of aiming to achieve prosperity and happiness. The American Dream is something that an individual wants to accomplish a dream. It means a dream of social order in which each person would be able to attain a better and richer life. Most people pursuit the American Dream as a chance to become a real dream‚ their dream to have better jobs and better homes. The living of upper social life and having a good career

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    ESSAY 2: The Republic of East LA Dreams‚ Character‚ and Opportunity 100 Points Possible + 10 for Prewriting The Republic of East LA by Luis Rodriguez is full of stories of unique individuals who strive to make lives for themselves and achieve their dreams in the face of adversity. Both amusing and heartbreaking‚ these vignettes show us the strengths and weaknesses of human beings‚ and the role opportunity plays in achieving the “American Dream.” DIRECTIONS: Choose three main characters from

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    The American Dream Achieved ​The American dream is the belief that anyone can achieve success in a society through sacrifice‚ risk-taking and hard work. The American dream cannot be attained by chance‚ each individual must be determined and driven to get to their goal and achieve happiness. Benjamin Franklin was raised as a poor child‚ and worked his way up to wealth. He had many setbacks but with his drive built his career up to finally running his own publication company‚ being an influential

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