Goal! 2: Living the Dream...

The American dream People are shot and killed every day. There are thousands of lives taken every day for simple reasons that some countries cannot provide for their citizens. Work being at an all-time low in other countries and family’s going hungry, there is just one answer. The American Dream of course. For over 200 years’ people have come to America in search of freedom, shelter, work, and anything else they wish they had in their last country. America is called a melting pot for a reason…

Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, the American Dream was looked up to by everyone and it was an escape from social corruption and poverty that developed in urban society. Jay Gatsby, being brought up in this urban society, was able to acquire this opulent way of living by representing the scathing of the American Dream .In the novel, Gatsby pursues the American Dream in which the success only brings him internal happiness. However, Gatsby destroys the Dream by pursuing Daisy in corrupt and…

common in modern America. For instance, “American Dream” a poem in relation to never giving up--about striving for more than what one is. Seen from within each of the above mentioned works relating to ambition, desire and the urge for more is expressed within a person’s heart. Ambition has a peculiar meaning, of which, is easily relatable to the…

1. With so many options for majors and careers to choose from, Nursing is my dream job and it makes me excited to think I could have the honor of being a registered nurse one day. Nursing has been my goal for quite some time for a few reasons. Obviously there is the job demand and security, and while that is a great benefit of the job, it is not the only reason for my interest in it. I enjoy challenges, and being a Nurse would allow me to work in a fast paced environment where I could push…

a boy with many ambitions, and he isn’t satisfied until he accomplishes his dream. In Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse, Siddhartha is a bright young boy searching for his own Enlightenment by creating his own path to happiness. There are a number of similarities between Siddhartha and Santiago and their personal journeys. The most significant similarity is their will to follow their heart and walk the path to the their dreams. Siddhartha’s father did not approve of him leaving his home at first, but…

Americans When someone says “American Dream” usually the first thought that comes to mind is the ‘white picket fence’ picture: a tall man in a suit with his loving wife standing next to him and a little boy and girl in front of them; All of them are standing proudly in front of a cute little house with bright smiles. That picture is not realistic in today’s society, and maybe never has been realistic at all. As America was being colonized, the main goal was to become successful and to form a…

of stock market fortunes. The Great Gatsby shows this shift as a symbol of the American Dreams’ corruption. It's no longer a dream of building a life; it's just about becoming rich. Jay Gatsby, the protagonist, signifies both the tarnished Dream and the innovative untouched Dream. He believes that he can attain the American Dream with financial attainment through intolerable means. Yet Gatsby's corrupt dream of wealth is animated by a principled love for Daisy. He is too involved in an…

the proposed ideas and solutions are good ideas, it is important to know the different perspectives about this topic. Two well-written articles on the topic of social justice are “Where Sweatshops Are a Dream” and “Social Justice Deficits in the Local Food Movement.” In “Where Sweatshops Are a Dream” published by the New York Times in 2009, Nicholas Kristof seeks to change the minds of most Americans about sweatshops. He shows the harsh realities…

of being a freelance musician and challenges ones is faced with as a musician. A freelance musician is an independent worker who performs for a living. This musician may perform at parties, clubs, studio recordings, hotels, formal concerts, etc. One must also take in count how much expenses are when one is a freelancer. Some may even need a second job. 2. What ideas or points challenged my previous beliefs or provided me with food for thought? One idea that challenged my previous belief is the…

the world. People from all over the world come to America to attempt to achieve the American Dream. The American Dream is the belief that through hard work, sacrifice and risk taking in a free and equal country like America, an individual can find personal fulfillment and become self-actualized. The question is; as the middle class fades away and income inequality becomes a major issue, is the American Dream still alive today? This writer has personal experience in the area of becoming…