The american dream is a reality. Anyone has the potential tomake any amount of money they want. The possibilities are endless (the sky is the limit).
Depending on how bad you want something determines what you get. Some people get lucky and accomplish things without trying or wanting to. Poor people or minorities have a harder time getting to where they want to get. Some people have connections that introduce them to important people or show them ways to improve(mentors).
You can be anything from a drug dealer to a stock broker. Examples are Tony Montana or Bud Fox. In some cases after achieving the dream it is lost by death or it is taken. But some people could end up with happy endings if they are not too greedy.
So the american dream to be rich powerful and happy is possible but it could come at a great cost. Sometimes it might not be worth it . But if you have nothing to loose thatn follow your dreams
Monday, June 2, 2008
Liliana Tavares
I think the American dream is a reality but to most of us it just ends up being an illusion. I think its because people dont strive enough to succeed in life. We dont have enough want for things, people just rather give up and settle for less.
This is sad because I think everybody has potential. But we are born into poor families and sometimes the circumstances we're in really affect our thinking. It just makes you believe that you dont have the same opportunities as wealthy people do.
Thats why in a way it is an illusion to everyone because in out mind its not possible. But theres many stories out there of people who really strive to get there lives going and become someone big. Even while coming out of a bad situation.
People accomplish their dreams in different ways. Some by working hard others illegaly. Like Gatsby in 'The Great Gatsby'.
But i think weather you make it big in life doesn't really matter. You dont need to become famous or a millionaire. What matters is that you accomplish your dreams and be happy in life.
This is sad because I think everybody has potential. But we are born into poor families and sometimes the circumstances we're in really affect our thinking. It just makes you believe that you dont have the same opportunities as wealthy people do.
Thats why in a way it is an illusion to everyone because in out mind its not possible. But theres many stories out there of people who really strive to get there lives going and become someone big. Even while coming out of a bad situation.
People accomplish their dreams in different ways. Some by working hard others illegaly. Like Gatsby in 'The Great Gatsby'.
But i think weather you make it big in life doesn't really matter. You dont need to become famous or a millionaire. What matters is that you accomplish your dreams and be happy in life.
American dream?Rios!!!
The American Dream an illution or a reality?
Based on the great gatsby my ideas are that he achieved it he was not happy. to me there is an american dreamnot everyone wants to live in poverty or middle class some actually want to strive and be worry freeand at the same time be happy. Some call it illution because they know that in there life time they will never be money rich just rich in belifs.Some can turn it into a reality and some have already done it by working hard others just by being born into wealth
for me its reality but an illution at the same time I know I might not be millionaire rich.But I will be financually stable to go take trips around the world buy anything well almost anything I want.I know I wont struggle Finasually. I'll make it in life .
Based on the great gatsby my ideas are that he achieved it he was not happy. to me there is an american dreamnot everyone wants to live in poverty or middle class some actually want to strive and be worry freeand at the same time be happy. Some call it illution because they know that in there life time they will never be money rich just rich in belifs.Some can turn it into a reality and some have already done it by working hard others just by being born into wealth
for me its reality but an illution at the same time I know I might not be millionaire rich.But I will be financually stable to go take trips around the world buy anything well almost anything I want.I know I wont struggle Finasually. I'll make it in life .
Heather Ripke -- ENG 2(8) - FINAL EXAM
Men VS Women
When it comes down to this, men think of women as tiems, possesions, and property, what have you. When it comes to women, we think of guys as the boss, workers, whatever. So when it comes to 'Taming of the Shrew' they have a lot in common.
The fisrt sister, Bianca, meets a guy. She cant do much because her sister wont date or anything. So the guy that met Bianca tells this other guy to try and get Kathrine (her sister) out and about. Well they find out its lie trying to tame a bird. Really hard to do.
The guy is trying to 'tame' Kathrine while BIance is in lala land with this other guy (ha) and while Biance is on her way to marrige, Kathrine is on her way to try and tame him. Well it doesnt work and Bianca is going to get married.
Kathrine isnt allowed to the wedding and by the time its over and Biance is happy, Kathrine is tammed and is disciplined. So in the end Biance got what she wanted and Kathrine has gotten a guy ( yippy) and so they both (sisters) get along just well now.
So when it come to Men VS Women, one will always dominate the other but sometimes, the women can but in this story, the guy won this round :) and they all live happy and what have you.
Bryan Weiss ENG 8-Final Exam
In boo0ks there is so many dysfunctional and functinal families. In the Great Gatsby and the Taming of the Shreww there is some family issues. The three subjects are Abuse (evil people), cheating(why did you do that), and sibling rights (evil sibling).
In the Great Gatsby Tom and Myrtle are at a party. There is drink, dancing, and chit-chatting. Mrytle and Tom were talking. Mrytle repeatedly said "Daisy," to Tom. Then TOm slaped Myrtle . This example a sign of Abuse.
In the Taming of the Shrew show sinling rights. Kate and Bianca are sisters and they have those good'ol times with parents and you can't go if they are going.
There is a lot of cheating that goes on in the Great Gatsby. Daisy with Gatsby and Tom with Myrtle. At Gatsby's parties Daisy goes with Gatsby and talks. While Tom wonders around.
In the end there is man lesson learned through just by reading a boring book.
In the Great Gatsby Tom and Myrtle are at a party. There is drink, dancing, and chit-chatting. Mrytle and Tom were talking. Mrytle repeatedly said "Daisy," to Tom. Then TOm slaped Myrtle . This example a sign of Abuse.
In the Taming of the Shrew show sinling rights. Kate and Bianca are sisters and they have those good'ol times with parents and you can't go if they are going.
There is a lot of cheating that goes on in the Great Gatsby. Daisy with Gatsby and Tom with Myrtle. At Gatsby's parties Daisy goes with Gatsby and talks. While Tom wonders around.
In the end there is man lesson learned through just by reading a boring book.
mari ramirez final exam
The American dream is different to every person. Many discribe it as owning a home, owning a car or becoming a citizen of the United States of America. It can be an illusion or reality. For some people it is a reality because they work hard for that dream. But some don't have the same oppurtunities, because they are unfortunate. In the Great Gatsby the American drrean ment to be wealthy. Daisy dream was to be with a wealthy man, so that she could be rich. But that was just an illusion because the guy she wants is already married
EstelaSalas ENG 8 FINAL EXAM
The America Dream is different to every person. to some people is to be citizens of the United States ot to own a home or to just come her and be successful. Some people who are ambicious are willing to do anything to get money they don't care if they have to be criminals. In Great Gatsby the American Dream was for it to be wealthy. Daisy was very ambicious. She didn't care who got hurt but she ewanted to get her way no matter what. At the end Daisy was just very unhappy. She had everything in the world except love. Money could buy lots of things except love.
Erika Jade Sho-Sho ENG 8 - FINAL EXAM
The role of men and women throughout history has been controversial to say the least. It has also been the subject of many literary works. One that shows the best examples of these roles is The Taming of the Shrew.
One of the classic Male roles in society is being the head of the house or "The Man in charge". This is displayed perfectly through the character of Baptista. While both of his daughters have unruly behavior at times, they always listen and obey their father.
One of the classic Female roles in society is being the obedient "Stay at Home" wife. This is displayed through the behavior of Kate at the end of the play. Though early she is a cruel and bitter shrew, she later becomes the loving and obedient wife of Petruchio.
One of the most controversial and classic roles of the relationship between a man and a woman is the idea that a man owns or possesses a woman as an object. This is related to us through the Taming of the Shrew not only in the Title alone but also in the way that Petruchio plans to "train" Kate the way he would train a hawk.
As you can see, there are many roles of men and women throughout society but these, which are most prominent, are exemplified in The Taming of the Shrew.
One of the classic Male roles in society is being the head of the house or "The Man in charge". This is displayed perfectly through the character of Baptista. While both of his daughters have unruly behavior at times, they always listen and obey their father.
One of the classic Female roles in society is being the obedient "Stay at Home" wife. This is displayed through the behavior of Kate at the end of the play. Though early she is a cruel and bitter shrew, she later becomes the loving and obedient wife of Petruchio.
One of the most controversial and classic roles of the relationship between a man and a woman is the idea that a man owns or possesses a woman as an object. This is related to us through the Taming of the Shrew not only in the Title alone but also in the way that Petruchio plans to "train" Kate the way he would train a hawk.
As you can see, there are many roles of men and women throughout society but these, which are most prominent, are exemplified in The Taming of the Shrew.
Tracy Ramirez Eng 8- Final Exam
he American Dream culd mean something diffrent to every person. Some peoples american dream is to come to the united states to work and get money for their kids. For others is to make money the easy way like marring rich guys so they can have it easy like Daisy from the great gastby. Her american dream was to have money and get what ever she wanted. The american dream really isnt all that though its really to have a better life and a better future for them and thier family. Yeah money is something you need but its not that bad that you have to marry someone you dont love cause then you could be miserable but then again the american dream is diffrent for every person.
chirtspher reyes final exam
The amerian dream, what is the american dream to have money or to be rich or just to be happy with the one you love.
For many people the ameriacn dream is haveing money, the way things the way are right now i dont think any one is haveing that dream right now. wat i think the american dream is being in love with the one you love and make here or him happy for as long as u know the person even if its u boyfriend or girlfriend wife or husben . Money doest realy matter to mer as far as being in love you dnt need to be happyb with the one you love .
In the great gatsby, gatsby is liveing the amreican dream he has all the car all the money big house lots of friends but he as a lot of partys for what to find his lost love so what the story is alway trying to say is that the american dream is finding your lost love so yes thats all i have to say about the american dream
christopher reyes
For many people the ameriacn dream is haveing money, the way things the way are right now i dont think any one is haveing that dream right now. wat i think the american dream is being in love with the one you love and make here or him happy for as long as u know the person even if its u boyfriend or girlfriend wife or husben . Money doest realy matter to mer as far as being in love you dnt need to be happyb with the one you love .
In the great gatsby, gatsby is liveing the amreican dream he has all the car all the money big house lots of friends but he as a lot of partys for what to find his lost love so what the story is alway trying to say is that the american dream is finding your lost love so yes thats all i have to say about the american dream
christopher reyes
Ashley O'Connell Final Exam English 8
What is the American Dream? It is perceived as having a big house, a nice car, having alot of money, and having a family.
In the Great Gatsby, the American dream was exactly what people think it is. Gatsby had a huge a house, he had the beautiful woman, and alot of money. He also threw alot of extravagant parties.
The question is, does money really keep people happy? Nick who was one of the characters in Gatsby did not have alot of money, but he still had people around him that made him happy. Nick saw that Gatsby was not that happy even though he had all of those nice things.
Therefore in some cases the American dream is really only being happy having people in your life that support you and that are there for you.
In the Great Gatsby, the American dream was exactly what people think it is. Gatsby had a huge a house, he had the beautiful woman, and alot of money. He also threw alot of extravagant parties.
The question is, does money really keep people happy? Nick who was one of the characters in Gatsby did not have alot of money, but he still had people around him that made him happy. Nick saw that Gatsby was not that happy even though he had all of those nice things.
Therefore in some cases the American dream is really only being happy having people in your life that support you and that are there for you.
ALBANY RODRIGUEZ FINAL EXAM
Well in beowulf, Grendel had a bad relationship with his mother. They argued a lot and had lots of fights.
In some familys these types of situations happen which unfortunatly sucks.
A lot of problems get in between the parents and the kids relationship. The kids feel like they dont care or feel left out. And sometimes the kids start getting attitudes with the parents.
But in beowulf grendal always had problems with his mother. Like how we have in some family.
In my experience i have gone through this. With my parents seperating when i was 5 years old. We went through moving house and who to live with or who owns who. Me and my brothers ended up moving to Reno with my dad. And my mom stayed back...and that was really hard for me and my brothers.
I start crying everytime i talk about it...because i really really miss my mom. And seeing people with their moms..hurts bacause i dont have my mom here with me. But i know my mom goes through pain when she visits.
In some familys these types of situations happen which unfortunatly sucks.
A lot of problems get in between the parents and the kids relationship. The kids feel like they dont care or feel left out. And sometimes the kids start getting attitudes with the parents.
But in beowulf grendal always had problems with his mother. Like how we have in some family.
In my experience i have gone through this. With my parents seperating when i was 5 years old. We went through moving house and who to live with or who owns who. Me and my brothers ended up moving to Reno with my dad. And my mom stayed back...and that was really hard for me and my brothers.
I start crying everytime i talk about it...because i really really miss my mom. And seeing people with their moms..hurts bacause i dont have my mom here with me. But i know my mom goes through pain when she visits.
Michelle Wilkes Eng 8 Final Exam
The American Dream was revealed many times in The Great Gatsby. One of the many times is how he was going to Gatsby's parties to fit in. Also another example is he could have just wanted to feel rich. I will now explain why I feel that's how the American Dream was shown.
I feel it was Nick's American Dream to fit in and be cool. Mainly because when he first moved next to Gatsby, he would always watch the parties wondering what it would be like to be there. Another example is how he became Gatsby's friend. He ended up always at his parties. This is how Nick's American Dream is shown.
But in another perspective it could have been Nick's American Dream to feel rich and luxurious. I mainly think this because hes always with Gatsby. Like when hes at his parties at Gatsby's mansion. Then while he hangs out with Gatsby in his nice car. This is how it could be Nick's American Dream to feel rich and luxurious.
There could have been many other ways to look at it. But that's my perspective on how the American Dream was shown in The Great Gatsby.
I feel it was Nick's American Dream to fit in and be cool. Mainly because when he first moved next to Gatsby, he would always watch the parties wondering what it would be like to be there. Another example is how he became Gatsby's friend. He ended up always at his parties. This is how Nick's American Dream is shown.
But in another perspective it could have been Nick's American Dream to feel rich and luxurious. I mainly think this because hes always with Gatsby. Like when hes at his parties at Gatsby's mansion. Then while he hangs out with Gatsby in his nice car. This is how it could be Nick's American Dream to feel rich and luxurious.
There could have been many other ways to look at it. But that's my perspective on how the American Dream was shown in The Great Gatsby.
Janet Sandoval ENG8-Final Exam
The meaning of Tragedy is based on love,murder,and crazy people as well as cheating. The Great Gatsby is based off of all these four things. Murtals dearth, Gatsbys death, Georges death, and Nick in between the truth to everything.
Daisy is Gatsbys long lost love. Gatsby is not able to be with Daisy because daisyis married to Tom and has a daughter with him. Daise does love gatsby but she does not want to leave Tom. Daisy knows that he cheated on her and has a lover that he goes to see. Yet she decides to stay with him.
Tom is cheating on Daisy with Myrtle who is married to George. Myrtle knows that Tom has a lady and yet she still loves him. George meets Nick which is Daisys onced removed cousin.So Nick is in the middle because he chooses not to say anything about Tom and Myrtles affair.He hides it from his own cousin!
Gatsby proves his love to Daisy and yet she doesnt want to be with him. Gatsby and Daisy are in toms car and daisy is driving. Myrtle is trying to run from George who found out that Myrtle and Tom had a thing together behind his back. Daisy runs Myrtle over and Myrtle dies. Gatsby takes the blame leading to his death. George kills Gatsby then kills himself.
Everything in the book "The Great Gatsby" leads to the tragisc death of Gatsby.Love will drive you to do crazy things. If the one you love dies you settle for revenge.Then you get revenge and you regret what you did leading to your own DEATH.
Maria Reyes ENG8-Final Exam
As a person who came to the United States as an immigrant the "American Dream" is our main goal. The whole big house with a white picket fence, the fancy car, and having your family with you sharing all the wealth and riches that you have with them is something that most families come for.Once we get here we ask the big question; how do we get to all the things we desire? because we get so sure about the plan we never ask; will we be happy with the things we want to get to?
One thing I have seen in many cases in life, movies and so on and so forth; is that people are not happy with how they live. Although you may have everything you wanted your life is alwyas going to be filled with drama. So much people stop thinking of what really is worth thinking of, which is your family and love.One example is The Great Gatsby; sure he has the mansion, the cars, and all the parties that he desires to have, but he does'nt have the love of his life which makes him live a misarable life, in other words what good did it do him having all that he had.
When you start thinking of the drama money gives you, it's too much to handle. "Never estimate the power of money" people say it to try to make people want to have money because of all the luxurious things you may fill your life-style with; but what this really means is that money has so much power that it can control you if you dont know how to control it. Many people fall from the top to start all over again because of this same reason. Or in other cases people fall from the loving hands of their family to the slums. To me having the American Dream is something I want to reach to with my family all together, and not forget about those who really care about me. Something I will never forget is that happiness is no where near having all the money in the universe, I'm not saying that money is bad its just that we need to keep in mind that its not everything when we are in our way of reaching our goal.
Kayla Chandler ENG8 - Final Exam
In literature, a woman has always taken a role in helping bad things happen, and men are generally the savior. This has taken place since the beginning of story telling, dating back to at least to one of the very first bible stories.
The story of Adam and Eve is one nearly every child knows well. God creates Adam first, and then creates Eve as a wife and companion. He tells them they can eat any fruit except from the Tree of Knowledge. And, what does the woman do? She eats an apple from that tree, and gets Adam to do the same. They are shunned out of the Garden of Eden forever, and she ends up responsible for original sin. It happens that way throughout the bible. Two women fight over a baby, and a man settles the dispute. A woman asks for the head of her enemy, making her bad. A woman is the reason for temptation. That's just how it is.
In the Great Gatsby, if it wasn't for Daisy, there wouldn't even be a story. Daisy is responsible for Myrtle's death, even if she didn't mean to. She was speeding, and hit her, and she didn't even stop to make sure the woman was alright. Daisy is responsible for the lies and deceitful ways of both Gatsby and Nick. It's her cheating on Tom with Gatsby that causes Nick to lie. She is bad.
"The Taming of the Shrew" brings us Katherine. She is bad tempered, rude, and just plain mean to everybody that she meets. She is incapable of giving an even semi-decent first impression, second impression, or anything following. She even ties up her own sister. She is only considered "good" when she becomes submissive and does everything her new husband asks or commands.
Women, then, are bad unless they are following the rules by the letter, in literature. Now, it is acceptable, and almost expected, for women to break the rules a little. It is our character and nature. Maybe we've had the right idea all along.
The story of Adam and Eve is one nearly every child knows well. God creates Adam first, and then creates Eve as a wife and companion. He tells them they can eat any fruit except from the Tree of Knowledge. And, what does the woman do? She eats an apple from that tree, and gets Adam to do the same. They are shunned out of the Garden of Eden forever, and she ends up responsible for original sin. It happens that way throughout the bible. Two women fight over a baby, and a man settles the dispute. A woman asks for the head of her enemy, making her bad. A woman is the reason for temptation. That's just how it is.
In the Great Gatsby, if it wasn't for Daisy, there wouldn't even be a story. Daisy is responsible for Myrtle's death, even if she didn't mean to. She was speeding, and hit her, and she didn't even stop to make sure the woman was alright. Daisy is responsible for the lies and deceitful ways of both Gatsby and Nick. It's her cheating on Tom with Gatsby that causes Nick to lie. She is bad.
"The Taming of the Shrew" brings us Katherine. She is bad tempered, rude, and just plain mean to everybody that she meets. She is incapable of giving an even semi-decent first impression, second impression, or anything following. She even ties up her own sister. She is only considered "good" when she becomes submissive and does everything her new husband asks or commands.
Women, then, are bad unless they are following the rules by the letter, in literature. Now, it is acceptable, and almost expected, for women to break the rules a little. It is our character and nature. Maybe we've had the right idea all along.
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