Rodriguez Historically the American Dream is known as happiness‚ wealth‚ and having materialistic items. In the short story “Winter Dreams” by F. Scott Fitzpatrick the character of Judy Jones is used as an example of the American Dream through beauty and actions‚ she influences Dexter. Dexter Green is a hardworking middle class boy‚ he denies his middle-class lifestyle‚ and aspires to become a member of wealthy class. As a consequence Dexter realizes the American Dream isn’t what he expected it to
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Winter Dreams F. Scott Fitzgerald ReSpOnSe QuEsTiOnS!!! YAY!! =D Question #1 Fitzgerald suggests that Dexter is destroyed by his "Winter Dreams." Do you think winter dreams are always harmful? why or why not?? We Answer #1 don’t think winter dreams are always harmful because there are winter dreams that can leave you with memories that you will cherish forever even though some might leave scars‚ some winter dreams can be magical like Dexter’s were at one time. Question #2 How
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Jay Schwanke Professor M. Coleman ENGL 200 12 April 12‚ 2013 Dear Professor Coleman‚ In exploring the characterization of Fitzgerald “Winter Dreams”‚ I am going to show the use of seasonal changes of his protagonist‚ Dexter‚ from his story. I believe that it is his every intention for us explore Dexter as a man by showing us where and how he developed to be such a man from his decisions in the past starting from his caddy days to college and finally as an establish businessman. His
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Comparing “the winter dreams”& “the great Gatsby” Have you fallen in love with a person and used them for money? In the two stories describes two girls use men for money. There are many similarities and differences of Judy from “winter dreams” and daisy from “the great Gatsby”. Judy Jones and daisy Buchanan are beautiful‚ wealthy‚ and shallow young women who love but money. Both Judy and daisy dress flimsy clothes witch shows a lack of character. They know that they can get men with their
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Winter Dreams Judy Jones was born wealthy and she was attracted to men with power and money. Aside from her physical beauty‚ her status gave her many social options. She was vain and liked to be seen with a procession of men. Dexter was one of them. The seductive mannerisms in her voice had a magical effect on men and it drew their attention. Her voice was not lady-like but her tone was deep. Later on Dexter remembered that unique voice. Fitzgerald wrote in the short story‚ “He imagined her husky
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The phrase‚ the “American Dream” means that the person that would like to achieve that goal of success in some form. Generally‚ people want success dealing with wealth and well-being. In The Winter of our Discontent the want for the “American Dream” does exist in some way. Ethan’s dream included wealth and power. When Ethan is offered his first bribe his need for the “American Dream” increases. Ethan‚ a man with morals‚ suddenly becomes someone who will do anything to achieve success. He reported
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American Dream or No American Dream? What is the American Dream? The American Dream is when he/she gets married‚ has a steady income‚ owns a house‚ and has children. Although some people believe that the American Dream is still attainable‚ there are many who believe it is not. The American Dream may be harder to reach now in today’s society‚ but many people believe it to still be attainable. Although are economic times are difficult today‚ those who work hard and persevere through the hardships
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said‚ "The American Dream is the 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." The American Dream‚ although different for every American‚ is a personal paradise‚ to which all aspire. It promises prosperity and self-fulfillment as well as rewards for hard work and self-reliance. In "Winter Dreams‚" a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald‚ the protagonist Dexter Green strives to obtain his dream in gaining
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written by Henry James is a presentation of Realism that depicts gender roles. In Modernism‚ the characteristics of gender roles are affected by the changes in the society. In F. Scott Fitzgerald “Winter Dreams”‚ the theme was focused on the interchange of gender roles. “Daisy Miller” and “Winter Dreams” are both similar and different when it comes to gender roles. In “Daisy Miller” Winterbourne is taking time off from Switzerland‚ he meets Daisy Miller through her young brother‚ Randolph. Winterbourne
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The American Dream The American Dream is it just a dream or is it reality‚ can people actually achieve it. The person who coined this idea was James Adams and he said that The American Dream is that “life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement‚ regardless of social class or circumstances at birth. The American Dream has three sides the good‚ the bad‚ and the ugly. So you would think that The American Dream is something that
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