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…The Great Gatsby, a novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is about the American Dream, and the downfall of those who attempt to capture its illusionary goals. The American Dream boils down to money. Jay Gatsby, that through wealth and power, one can…

…The name American Splendor, brings Irony to the underground comic book series as author Harvey Pekar is portrayed in his movie, a cult legend and hero, in Americana. Naturally this story immediately captivated it unusual character driven background…

…During any discussion about the U.S., the French are easily prompted to exhibit their anti-Americanism. Still, they bow always before one thing: the outstanding Ivy League universities. This awe goes beyond naive admiration towards the opulence…

…For minorities, as for other Americans, the Civil War was an opportunity to prove their valor and loyalty. Among the first mustered into the Union Army were a De Kalb regiment of German American clerks, the Garibakdi Guards made up of Italian Americans…

…similarities of all aspects exist between them. Also, the past history of American annexation combined with its world power today will play a strong role in merger. A union of Canada and United States will inevitably occur in the future. After years of countless…

…Black people had significant historical importance to the nation and the importance of black-white relations in U.S. society today. Throughout the history black were denied many important things to have, a traditional life style, black Americans could…

…activity was also one of great concern. In response to this question, politicians and army officials looked for an answer. They looked to find enemies within, and being greatly influenced by the legacy of Pearl Harbor, they looked to the Japanese Americans…

…The Influence of Realism and Naturalism on 20th Century American Fiction After World War I American people and the authors among them were left disillusioned by the effects that World War I had on their society. America needed a literature that would…

…Introduction In December 1982, the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians (CWIRC) concluded that the evacuation and incarceration of 120,000 Americans of Japanese ancestry during World War II were the result of “racism, war…

…In The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald uses repeated examples of color imagery to raise questions about views of the American Dream. Color imagery is employed throughout the novel, appearing in the Valley of Ashes, Gatsby’s parties, and in the light…