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…The "True" American Dream In his novel, The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald paints a vivid portrait of life in the Jazz Age. Taking place in between World War I and the Great Depression, people during this time were all trying to achieve their own…

…The American dream. It consists of a family, house, cars, and other luxury items. How did it become the American dream? Why do we feel so compelled to pursue it? The reason is because we, the American public, have been convinced through advertising…

…Reaching For The American Dream The American dream is an idea that attracts many. The promises of opportunity, success, social equality, and fortune are very desirable. Though few have come to a consensus for the definition of the "American dream…

…The American Dream as portrayed in The Great Gatsby is the reality of the love of money. The characters in the novel dwell on the fact that they have money. The novel is about the power of money. Daisy is the main character who fulfills the American…

…The Nightmare of the American Dream Many people strive to pursue the American Dream for they believe that “through hard work and effort, [everyone] can achieve success, can be rich, famous and happy” (Willett 1). However, the pursuit…

…The American Dream Going, Going, Gone? Has the American Dream turned into the American nightmare? The ideals stated in the Declaration of Independence, life, liberty and happiness, are no longer the ideals of today. Now, it is the pursuit…

…Death of a Salesman is centred round one man trying to seek the American Dream and taking his family with him. Nobody believes in the American Dream more than Willy Loman, but the dream has somehow eluded him. During Willy’s life he caused his wife…

…The American dream. Everyone has different opinions on what the American dream is. Their “ultimate goal” in life. The people in The Great Gatsby think they are living that dream, but I beg to differ. The only one who I believe is living out something…

…Great Gatsby and The American Dream "Throughout American history the idea of progress had persisted as a national destiny and a personal dream." In this way Ruth Sidel, author of On Her Own, simply defines "The American Dream." Throughout…

…Ben Franklins American Dream I feel that Ben Franklin’s American Dream is still a possibility today. The dream he portrayed is still a reality to many Americans. Although more and more obstacles arise every day, the opportunities that existed…