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    For many centuries‚ and still existing in modern times‚ the illusion of an American dream has enchanted and haunted people‚ drawing them from all corners of the earth to seek their own fortune and opportunity – an opportunity and hope that more often than not was dashed to the ground. The American Dream was a shining image of wealth‚ happiness‚ and prosperity‚ misguiding people with whispered promises of gleaming opulence. However‚ due to the circumstances of new times‚ the failure of the utopian

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    unfounded notion theme or character embodying an idea. However‚ in our analysis we are dealing more with a popular belief embodying the ideals and institutions of a society. Through two documents‚ a song and a cartoon‚ we will be studying the American dream and everything that it involves. Concerning the meaning of the word hero‚ we will be dealing more with the notion of a person admired for his or her achievements

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    The American dream is sought after and imagined by everyone who comes to America. It is the main reason that people come to America; they come for freedom as well as to one day attain the idea of a perfect American dream. It theoretically symbolizes what you have accomplished in life and what you wish to one day have. In my personal opinion if any person wants come to America to live a life of happiness‚ be released of religious persecution and the freedom to say what you feel‚ then it can be accomplished

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    The American Dream What is the American Dream? The American Dream is an idea people have that they can have happy and successful lives if they work hard enough. Since the Mayflower brought over the first settlers‚ America has attracted people all over the world to relocate to our country just to start a new and free life. They all had a dream‚ something we call the “American Dream”. We may think the American Dream doesn’t mean much but for some it could mean everything. The American Dream can mean

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    The American Dream What is the American dream? Everyone has there own dream. Many just see it as just being happy. To others it may be becoming rich and having the perfect family. In life many people wonder how far would you go for you would go to obtain the american dream. How far would you go? The American Dream to me is having equal opportunity‚ to live without any worries‚ and doing the things in life that you love the most. Most would do all they can in power to make sure they come close

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    Taijah Lucas December 16‚ 2014 AP Language and Composition Ms. Cutkomp The Status of the American Dream While growing up we’ve all had the same idea of adulthood; a big house‚ happy family and a white picket fence. This is also known as the American Dream. Most Americans equate the American dream as having stability through your career and home life with the ability to do things you want to do. Even from when we first became an independent country‚ we have always valued equality and the opportunity

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    James Truslow Adams he feels the American Dream means “Life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone‚ with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement.” Regardless of social class or circumstances of birth. Most people have a hard time setting goals towards an American fantasy‚ confused and unable to realize the American Dream. The idea of the American Dream relates to both novels “ The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald and “Bodega Dreams” by Ernesto Quinonez. In Both

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    Section A: The American Dream 1. In text two “Arnold Schwarzenegger Recalls Lesson From 25 Years as a U.S. Citizen – Learn English‚ Participate in Politics‚ and Give Back” by Arnold Schwarzenegger we are presented to the writer himself as an immigrant. He informs us about the responsibilities as an immigrant. As an immigrant you can’t come to America and take the best the nation have to offer without giving something back. You will succeed at the American Dream with hard work and determination

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    ENGL 101.49 4/24/2014 The American Dream The American Dream is a personal thing. Each person’s belief or thought on what the American Dream is‚ is different than anybody else’s. There is one noticeable commonality between every person’s dream though: the dream is to live a better life socially‚ monetarily‚ and happier than your parents did. The conflicts at the time help to determine what aspect of life you wish to improve upon‚ but it will always be the same principal as long as America stands

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    The American Dream‚ a dream on which our country has been built on and continues to develop and bring new and new waves of immigrants. It is a part of each American; this dream has been the light at the end of the tunnel for which our parents and ancestors were coming for. To find a life that was rewarded and built only on their will of hard working and efforts. The term “American Dream” is one of the triggers that lead to the shores of the USA many thousands of immigrants‚ it had a deep

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