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America is the land of the free and home of the brave. A truly unique country free of the constraints that other nations of the world face. America is special. America is exceptional… at least, that is what its population thinks. Americans, for the most part, love America. They buy into the idea of American exceptionalism, believing that America is different from the rest of the world and that the opportunities available in America are not available anywhere else, however, in all of this…

For many the American Dream is just that, a dream. It is almost inconceivable to some people that they could ever reach the goal of being successful and comfortable in the United States, but that has never stopped anyone from trying their hardest to achieve this feat. For some though that goal is not as unattainable as it is for others and the reason for this is because there is no set definition of the American Dream. The meaning of the American Dream varies for each person and therefore the…

The United States is considered to be the land of opportunities for everyone to the point where people have idealized the lifestyle of people in this country. Many people believe this is the greatest country in the world that has equality, freedom, and justice for all, however others question this. Do you agree with many people that the U.S. society is free, equal, and happy or do you share the beliefs of the opposite side? People like Martin Luther King Jr. in his 1963-year’s speech, “I Have A…

Assimilation Is a Killer of Success Everyone wants to succeed one day. The most common thing will happen when people chase their goals is that people will find shortcuts. Of course, shortcut is the easiest way for people to achieve their dreams. However, people’s dreams are always snuffed out since they use the shortcut. In Manuel Muñoz essay called “Leave Your Name at the Border”, Spanish people choose to change their first name to English name for kinds of advantages that being…

What does it mean to be an American? An American is not simply just “a person who was born in America.” The definition goes beyond birth-place and many other common superficial features. An American is one who seeks conformity, as conformity ensures a lack of judgment from society. As apparent through many time periods of American Literature, a person’s perception within society plays a large role in how they develop themself. If one receives a positive view from society, they are likely to be…

America. The land of the American Dream, where we tell ourselves anything is possible if you work hard enough. In the beginning it was achievable for the middle class, but as time went on, it lived up to its name and for the vast majority it did indeed become a dream. Living beyond one’s means became the norm and we became a nation of hustlers. This unmistakably is why we are where we are today, a nation with one of the lowest unemployment rates, and highest GDP per capita. Yet, it also brought…

American Dream What is the true definition of the American Dream? Is it the simple idea of having a white picket fence in a quaint neighborhood and a family of four? Is it the promise of equality and freedom in the eyes of the law? Or maybe it’s the lie that everyone can succeed if they are dedicated and persevere when all the odds are against them? The American Dream is a fantasy, something that was told to immigrants as a reassurance that leaving behind everything they'd ever known was the…

For my paper this week I am going to be talking about America. There are many things I love about this country. For instance, the fact we have freedom. But I sometimes feel that this is something we take for granted, in fact I think we take a lot of things for granted and we don't even know it. Like the clothes we wear, or the food we eat, or even the water we drink! Don't get me wrong I love this country, and with everything going on in the world it's the best place to be right now. Which if we…

American Dream What is the American Dream and what does it portray of the United States of America? The American Dream is where anyone that puts their mind to it has the opportunity of making a successful life, rather than just Americans it was meant for everyone who was willing to work hard enough to reach success. Many people immigrate into this country for the simple opportunity of succeeding with their lives. Many immigrants have little to no opportunities in their country due to either…

The American dream is based on the desires found as a result of the American lifestyle. A common theme found throughout the interviews was an inherent plea for stability. A significant percent of the people interviewed came from foreign countries for various reasons such as a want for a better life not just for themselves but for their children. Making an enormous move like that might be the reason why many of them had such an innate craving for stability. Another major component was this…