but we learned pretty damn quick." This quote was extracted from the book The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien‚ and exemplifies the power that the war had in exploiting one’s innocence. The Vietnam war drastically altered the soldier’s American Dreams due to the great abundance of evil which was celebrated throughout the war. The novel The Things they Carried‚ the movie "Platoon‚" as well as an actual story from a Vietnam Veteran each‚ in their own ways‚ allude to the powerful ability that
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The American Dream The American Dream is a phenomenon‚ an idea being very important for the very patriotic country of the United States of America. James Truslow Adams defined the idea in 1931: “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 (…) regardless of the fortuitous circumstances of birth or position.” James T.A.’s quote spelled out is very much a gathering of ideals in which freedom involves the opportunity
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Ms. Karolus English III September 22‚ 2010 The Beginning American Dream The Pilgrims coming to the foreign land with their new ideas of religion and freedom was only the beginning of‚ what became known as‚ the American Dream. This all began by the hopes of the Pilgrims when arriving in their new land in hopes of an unmarked life. Since the start of this new world; Pilgrims‚ Colonists‚ Americans have been defining the American Dream. The one main reason the Separatists left England was for religious
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The American Dream Give an outline of how the American Dream is interpreted in texts 2‚ 3 and 4. Text 2: In text 2 the American Dream is interpreted as something you make yourself worth for. Arnold Schwarzenegger came from Austria to the USA in 1983‚ hoping to pursue his dreams instead of becoming a police officer like his father. Arnold Schwarzenegger succeeded‚ especially in his acting-career‚ and he is now former Governor of California. But there wasn’t anything given to him for free. According
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Barriers Influencing American Dreams Do obstacles in one’s life change one’s aspirations? If something hard or even unexpected occurs‚ does one turn his or her back on all that has been worked for? In Winston Patterson 5/17/10 9:49 PM Comment: TITLE SHOULD REFLECT OVERALL THEME OF ESSAYß Winston Patterson 5/17/10 9:35 PM Comment: Attention Getter an American society‚ there is an idea of a dream. Most people have dreams that differ from one another. Dreams are not limited only to society
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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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Daring to Dream Introduction "I have learned‚ that if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams‚ and endeavors to live the life he has imagined‚ he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours." ~ Henry David Thoreau What is the American Dream? The concept of dreams — the dream of practicing religion without persecution‚ the dream of having the freedom to pursue happiness‚ the dream of equality and self-betterment‚ and the dream of wealth and comfort — has molded America
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The idea of the American dream—that this country is the land of opportunity and that anyone can achieve success through hard work—has given hope to people born without hope. This is one of the main reasons people come to the United States from other countries‚ but now the American dream is being questioned‚ does it still exist. The collection of stories‚ “Living it” and “From Ragged Dick”‚ are two examples of how the American dream does not exist in our generation. It is also shared in the articles
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The American Dream is the ability of being able to start from the bottom and earn the things you need and want on your own. It is being able to build yourself up and have full ownership of your belongings and to know that you deserve what you have cause you worked hard enough to earn it. I qualify the statement that America still provides access to the American Dream to the “tired‚ poor‚ and the huddled masses” because yes America provides many programs such as Medicare and Medicaid to support the
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The American Dream The meaning of the American dream has changed over time. In its inception it was a set of ideals‚ such as freedom‚ opportunity‚ and equality traditionally held to be available to every American. These ideas were brought forth to show people to that all men and women are created equal. This equality was said to be achieved through hard work and dedication. The American dream is something that has been preached in the United States for decades. People from all over the World come
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