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    of Chapter VI.<O:P</O:P Jay Gatsby repesents two ideals or aspects of the American Dream. First‚ there is the myth to make it ’from rags to riches’. On the other hand‚ there is Gatsby’s dream of ’preserving the idyllic moment’. To enlighten the pupose of distinquishing between these two concepts‚ I have to mention that Gatsby’s materalistic dream‚ the rags-to-riches- myth has really come true. He has a great ’white palace’ for the fabulous parties he throws. But those parties serve for the sole purpose

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    for young boys. The author‚ a late nineteenth century writer‚ is worried with social values and directing boys into a nourishing and good life. His book tells the classic rags to riches story of the

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    about it" and following it with extravagant rags to riches stories when in fact‚ these stories do not always occur. The sarcastic tone is shown throughout the poem. With Sexton’s harsh words of reality‚ she breaks the dreams of the readers seeking a traditional fairy tale. The use of Sexton’s sarcastic tone foreshadows what is to come in the poem. The line "that story"‚ which is repeated numerous times‚ exposes the unrealistic nature of these rags to riches stories. Through the lines "Cinderella and

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    world‚ problems and complications come up and happily ever after’s don’t exist. Sexton takes the classic story of “Cinderella”‚ reworks it‚ and makes it into her own twisted version of a fairytale. She starts the audience off with a few little “rags-to-riches” accounts comparing modern culture’s unrealistic dreams to what life really is like. Then she goes into telling the readers the famously known fairytale in a sardonic tone. The audience gets a sense of frustration from her way of expressing herself

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    the poem she gives examples of many success stories of the normal rags to riches and tragedy to triumph themes. These stories still don’t guarantee you for having a perfect life or being happy. She does this only to build you up to get you thinking of the normal Cinderella that we all know and love. In the beginning of the poem Anne Sexton says “You always read about it”‚ and then she goes about telling all the typical rags to riches stories. Sarcasm like this is hidden throughout the story. She

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    Jeffery Zou Mrs. McCarthy AP Language and Composition Period 6 10 March 2013 American Dream: The Idea that Pervades Society The American dream is the longing of success that means a happy family and equal opportunity to go from rags to riches‚ through hard work. This idea is scene in a lot of places. On the picture by Margaret White‚ the poster proclaims: World’s Highest Standard of Living-There is no way like the American Way”. Or the headline of the newspaper story is “The American Dream

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    abstract phrase varies and can have multiple meanings. Although‚ each interpretation commonly states the American dream is the hope of an ideal life of happiness and success for all who may aspire. When I think of the American dream‚ I think of a "rag to riches" story made possible through the different freedoms America offers‚ America’s economic prosperity‚ and the opportunity for everyone to receive an education. First off‚ rights such as to the freedom of religion‚ speech‚ press‚ assembly and petition

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    $480‚000‚000. A hero is someone who has good values in life‚ is a role model‚ and is inspirational to others. Andrew Carnegie was a hero because he developed successful business strategies‚ was a great philanthropist‚ and was a inspirational “rags to riches” story. Andrew Carnegie was a hero because he developed good business strategies that led him to become a successful businessman. His most successful business strategy was his method of vertical integration‚ which is when one person controls

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    January 11‚ 2012. Benjamin Franklin Vs. Frederick Douglass Frederick Douglass and Benjamin Franklin were both very successful in achieving their goals. Both writers emerged from rags-to-riches and expresses that in their stories. These two writers have similar chronology of events inn their life narratives. Benjamin Franklin was known as an important figure in his time. With his effort of self-improvement‚ he studied and taught himself to be morally “perfect”. In time‚ Franklin was known as

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    Readers love a character in love and Gatsby is the manifestation of their desires. Fitzgerald’s title‚ “The Great Gatsby” is aptly named as Gatsby both lived greatly and loved greatly. One of the reasons the masses love Gatsby is his classical “rags to riches” story. His rise to success‚ no matter

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