Kelly 05/19/13 RAGS TO RICHES Marilyn At 9:30 a.m. on the morning of June 1‚ 1926 a star was born no one ever knew that Norma Jenea Morteson would be the one to change the way women think today. Growing up Norma had a very hard life her mother was diagnosed with a serious mental issue and it was getting in the way of raising Norma. The mother struggled the day she left the hospital trying to raise Norma‚ She knew it was going to be hard being a single parent. Norma’s father wasn’t
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Christian Silvia English 209 8/26/2012 Ragged Dick by Horatio Alger Jr. This book entails the struggles of young poor boys growing up in New York City through the eyes of Horatio Alger Jr. Although the author grew up comfortably under the roof of his family‚ he finds a particular calling in helping young boys‚ without the same privileges as he had‚ find a way to advance themselves in life. Horatio Alger Jr. was born in New England in 1832‚ later moved to the states with his family in
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The third podcast discusses the myth of “Rags to Riches” by explaining its origin. Ben Franklin‚ a founding father who was born in poverty‚ was in the printing business. At the time‚ paper was made from rags and paper was used for printing. This is how he went from rags to riches. The American Dream‚ from the perspective of those who have grown prosperous‚ is made from hard work. But‚ do all hard workers reach the American Dream? No. Luck is involved. Malcolm Gladwell demonstrates this idea of accumulative
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accumulate wealth‚ but rather take short cuts to achieve their dream. Like the characters in The Great Gatsby they have lost the core beliefs‚ the work ethic‚ of the American Dream. In the Great Gatsby‚ Gatsby’s path to success is a true example of “rags to riches.” Gatsby came from absolutely nothing‚ to the successful and wealthy business man that he dreamed of being. Successfully achieving the wealth aspect of the American Dream. However‚ it is the process in achieving his Dream that makes it similar
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The Role of Minor Characters in Ragged Dick It is impossible for the minor characters in Ragged Dick to have a fair chance at being recognized as decent members of society because of the emphasis Horatio Alger Jr. places on Dick Hunter. The better qualities of Dick are constantly being reminded to the reader‚ giving them little room to disagree with Alger’s heroic portrayal of him. Horatio Alger Jr.’s preference to homosexuality also reflects his choice in excluding any useful female characters
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Toni Morrison: Rags to Riches In the mid twentieth century‚ the Civil Rights Movement influenced African-American writers to express their opinions. Most African-American writers of the time discussed racism in America and social injustice. Some authors sought to teach how the institution of slavery affected those who lived through it and African-Americans who were living at the time. One of these writers was the Toni Morrison‚ the novelist‚ who intended to teach people about all aspects
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From Riches to Rags James‚ a young American boy was strolling down the street. His brown hair‚ concealed with a navy blue cap‚ was parted to perfection. The year was 1868; James was twelve years old at the time. He wandered down the street and toward the tailor’s shop‚ which he went to at least once a month to get a new jacket. He wore his navy blue blazer and amber slacks. He had on dark brown‚ winged tipped shoes which complimented both his hat and jacket. As he peered into the shop‚ the store
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From Rags to Riches: The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin was one of the founding fathers of the United States. He helped write the Declaration of Independence‚ and co-wrote the U.S Constitution. However‚ he is remembered more as the face on the $100 bill than the man that invented electricity. Despite all of his accomplishments and contributions in the United States‚ Franklin believed himself to be more of a scientist than a political thinker. This irony is evident is his autobiography
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invariably the beneficiaries of hidden advantages and extraordinary opportunities and cultural legacies that allow them to learn and work hard and make sense of the world in ways others cannot. (pg. 19) a. Malcom Gladwell wrote this book to show that “Rags to Riches” stories have more to them than just hard work and a good personality‚ he tells the reader that success is the product of cultures‚ opportunities‚ and many other hidden advantages. Not just one man and his desire to succeed. This book will teach
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The life of Andrew Carnegie is a good example of a real "rags to riches" story. He was born to a poor Scottish family that immigrated to the United States. Later‚ Carnegie became a powerful businessman and a leading force in the American steel industry. Now‚ he is remembered as an industrialist‚ millionaire‚ and philanthropist. With Carnegie’s creed that the wealthy population had an unwritten obligation to give back to society‚ much of his fortune was donated to causes concerning peace and education
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