American Dream 1 American Dream vs. European Dream American Dream 2 American Dream vs. European Dream What is the American Dream? The American Dream is not something we ’ve invented but inherited
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the pursuit of happiness” (Jefferson)‚ is the root of The American Dream; however‚ James Truslow Adams‚ a historian and author‚ is often credited with the term “The American Dream” because of his book‚ The Epic of America. In this book he states: “The American Dream is that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone‚ with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement. It is a difficult dream for the European upper classes to interpret adequately‚ and
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The American dream is why there is equality all through America. It is why one can get an amazing education‚ have a job‚ marry whoever they want‚ and have children. It’s the reason why the United Sates has freedom! Everyone around the world wishes for the American dream because they do not have it like Americans do. Americans have no idea that they are living the American dream right now because it all comes to them naturally‚ and we can thank our Founding Fathers for that. People complain about
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The American Dream in the Film Scarface The film Scarface can be directly compared to the myth of the American Dream. The contemporary perception of the American Dream is one monetary gains and power in society. Scarface is a gangster movie in which the main character Tony Montana tries to reach his dream of overwhelming power and wealth. Tony Montana like Jay Gatsby believed that after obtaining enormous power and wealth‚ one would live in happily ever after. The director Brian De Palma like
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Historical Event Essay “On October 9‚ 1919”‚ (The Black) “Shoeless” Joe Jackson and eight other “Black Sox” players were reported to have thrown the game against the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago White Sox. Within the next month’s reports emerged that quite a few gamblers had paid several White Sox players to intentionally loose games. Unfortunately‚ news of these reports led to their trial‚ which prohibited the eight players from every playing baseball again. Major players included: "Eddie Cicotte
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in the play Death of a salesman‚ believes that being physically attractive and well liked by people‚ are the only necessary ingredients to attain the American dream. Willy works his entire adult life trying to become an astounding salesman‚ such as Dave Singleman. In Willy’s mind‚ Dave is the epitome of a successful salesman and “thus‚ the dream has shaped in Willy’s mind. All his life has been spent trying to imitate this person” (Danqing 27)‚ until he finally realizes that his hard work has got
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Gatsby’s Pursuit of the American Dream The Great Gatsby‚ a novel by Scott Fitzgerald‚ is about the American Dream‚ and the downfall of those who attempt to reach its impossible goals. The attempt to capture the American Dream is used in many novels. This dream is different for different people; but‚ in The Great Gatsby‚ for Jay‚ the dream is that through wealth and power‚ one can acquire happiness. To get this happiness Jay must reach into the past and relive an old dream; and‚ in order to do this
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What is the American Dream? Many define the American Dream as achieving great success no matter what their circumstances are or their place of origin. It is still possible to achieve the American Dream? One side of the issue is the argument that the dream was never exist‚ the side saying it no longer attainable for many American due to the different global forces. However I believe the American Dream is still possible‚ if we implement some change by lowering taxes on the poor and raising on rich
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American Dream The American Dream to me seems like it’s overused. To me the American Dream is just a made up term for a “normal dream” because all it is is wanting success. The American Dream is just wanting to have a job‚ have an education‚ and have a family. The American dream is mainly about being a success. To be a success is to make money‚ and the American dream is about making a lot of money. People want to make a lot of money because money can buy everything including any dream you had. But
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American dream – part 1(history) * Many people from England fled to the New World during the late 1500s and early 1600s in pursuit of their American dream. Their country was in a state of economic‚ political‚ and religious tumult‚ and they saw great potential in the New World. So they came to the America to start a new life‚ and create their perfect society. These immigrants fled from oppressive societies. Religious turmoil in England was surely the main cause for the immigration. Furthermore
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