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    the fact or condition of being human. The full definition of humanity is different for everyone so it does not have a set definition for what humanity means. John Locke said that the definition of human rights are life‚ liberty‚ and property (pursuit of happyness.) but again this is different for everyone. It does not matter what your definition of humanity may be because it is most likely a guarantee that everyone has a different sense of humanity then one of a dog. Because you have different moral

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    The author of “The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas” criticizes our societies by comparing it to the citizens of Omelas whom lack aggression‚ embrace joy‚ and reject supreme control or prejudice. Unlike our societies‚ the people of Omelas avoid conflict and war. They were friendly and peaceful since‚ “They did not use swords… They were not barbarians.” Laws were not plentiful and police were not necessary due to this. The author portrays these traits as unusual which indirectly criticizes us. The author

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    in Ali. Smith is one of only two hip-hop artists to receive an Academy Award nomination in an acting category (Best Actor‚ Ali‚ 2001). He went on a strict workout routine to gain weight for his role in Ali. His most recent film is 2006’s The Pursuit of Happyness of which is nominated for two golden globes including best actor‚ Will Smith. I think Will Smith is a remarkable actor because he integrates himself fully into the character which he is playing. He also has a very great sense of humor which

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    "Hard work‚ honesty‚ risk‚ and competition all must happen for the American Dream of wealth‚ marriage and family‚ home and prosperity‚ and social mobility to become reality." This is what we as Americans have ingrained in our heads as how to become happy. The American Dream is not a set rule of guidelines that guarantees success when attempted. It is not 2+2=4. There are numerous books in the world today "spilling the secret to success". They are however just a regurgitation of how one person became

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    the American Dream first. However‚ once an individual achieves the American Dream‚ will he or she truly be happy? Is money happiness? Through characters Jay Gatsby from the novel "The Great Gatsby"‚ and Christopher Gardner from the movie "The Pursuit of Happyness"‚ true happiness will be compared and contrasted as it pertains to the American Dream and the two characters. James Gatsby was man who had completed the first step in achieving the American Dream. He had money‚ lots of it. He also had an enormous

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    parent family is a family that can be either a father or a mother who is singly responsible for the raising of a child. They may be a single parent by choice or by life circumstances. An example of this is Chris Gardener from the movie The Pursuit of Happyness‚ which in the later part of the movie became a single dad. Adoptive family is a family where one or more children have been adopted. An example of an adoptive family is the family of Gru in the movie Despicable Me. Finally there is the “normal”

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    Pursuit of Dream In this competitive world‚ it almost seems indispensable for people to at least pursue one thing to survive. Does it mean that people all have to strive to accomplish something? Or does pursuing actually bring any enhancements or happiness to people’s lives? The answer might be very debatable because pursuing something might not be always ended with a great triumph or satisfaction. Nevertheless‚ Chris Gardner in the movie titled “Pursuit of Happyness” struggles to

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    retarded‚ also he failed his university entrance exam but this downs was not a barrier to him to become a great theoretical physicist. An ambition coupled with a good goal brings success and prosperity. There is one movie based on real story “Pursuit of Happyness”. It tells about a man named Christopher Gardner who lost his job‚ house‚ bank account and credit cards. Homeless he has all sorts of difficulties with his son. However his goal was to give to his son a welfare future‚ so he found ambition

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    can do now‚ never give up your dreams‚ hold your dreams.no matter you are in trouble‚ how huge the trouble is. Trouble cannot be with you forever. They will leave someday‚ when they had gone‚ your dreams from your step closer. The movie "The pursuit of happyness" a real story about U.S. investment expert Chris Gardner. He was very poor single father of a son. Cheap hotel‚ park even the train station toilet‚ has become their shelter. But he never gives up even he only have $21.33. He had told his son"

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    What am I supposed to do”… “What’s going to happen to you‚ you say? All those years‚ that’s what I was trying to teach you‚ how to never ask that question.” This quote is similar to a monologue from the movie The Pursuit of Happyness when the actor Will Smith says to his son “Hey. Don’t ever let somebody tell you‚ you can’t do something. Not even me. All right? You got a dream? You gotta protect it. People can’t do something themselves‚ they want to tell you‚ you can’t

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