to Wikipedia‚ the American dream is defined as a national ethos of the United States of America‚ a set of ideals in which freedom includes opportunity for prosperity and success and an upward mobility achieved through hard work. Individual perspectives and definitions of the American dream differ. Most see it as home ownership others especially the immigrants see it an opportunity they never had in their home countries at prosperity. I personally would define the American dream as an opportunity
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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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The American Dream: Myth or Reality? Are you living the “American Dream”? Most people spend the majority of their lives searching for something‚ for who they are‚ for what they want out of life‚ and for something that makes it all worthwhile: therefore‚ when those things are all attained one experiences a sort of bliss‚ of contentment‚ that society considers the “American Dream”. Therefore‚ it is my firm belief that the “American Dream”‚ which is different for everyone‚ is‚ in fact‚ a complete
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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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pursuit of the American Dream is sought after by many. Most people feel that America is the land of opportunity. Because of these opportunities‚ America gives us a chance to make our dream a reality. My American Dream is to have a good career. Having my dream career is important to me because it will make my life easier‚ help me stay responsible‚ and will never feel like an actual job. If you love what you do‚ then you will never work a day in your life. By having my dream career‚ will
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Roshani Shrestha Dr. Catherine Milton ENG 101‚ Composition 23rd April The Changing American Dreams When people think of the Amercian dream ‚ they think of one having a stress free and happy life‚ an excellent education and a successful career. Many people migrate from their native country to America in search of the American dream. Dreams of freedom‚ equality‚ and the opportunity to achieve their personal goals in life; for instance‚ better education‚ job opportunity‚ buying a house
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The American Dream‚ something once thought to be the American lifestyle that once achieved‚ one’s life may be considered perfect. It started out simple‚ owning two cars‚ owning a large house in a suburban neighborhood‚ married with two children‚ and owning your own business. This may the American Dream after World War II has ended; however‚ because of the economic crisis‚ the increase of major corporations‚ and the cost of living; over the years‚ reaching this goal has been a very difficult to achieve
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The American Dream In the past the American Dream was simply described as an “attitude of hope” originating from The Declaration of Independence which states that “All men are created equal and that they are endowed with certain unalienable rights among which are life liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” Even today if you ask an individual what their view on American Dream is they might repeat those very words‚ but in Herbert Selby’s opinion it does not mean this at all. In Selby’s view the
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The American Dream Eager to begin a new life of religious freedom‚ the British Pilgrims travelled to North America to escape the persecution and poverty of their home country. From this voyage to the newly discovered land‚ sparked a vision of a more perfect relationship between the people and their country. As a result of this vision‚ America’s founding fathers used the shortcomings of their mother country to create documents that has shaped the American lifestyle in to one of the most sought-after
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the American Dream The American Dream has been all about a greater national vision‚ however as time has progressed‚ the American Dream has shifted from a greater national vision to individual material success. These cultural aspects of the American Dream complement each other and have an underlying relationship. One often “…winces a bit…” at the phrase the American Dream “… because it has become such a cliché.” (Source 7) Everyone does not know the true meaning of the American Dream because
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