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This essay discusses how the "American dream" is one of individual liberty, prosperity, success, and equal inclusion. Some Americans have been able to make the dream come true. Others have been less fortunate. The paper demonstrates how American industries and the United States government helped individuals and groups to turn the dream into reality in the period 1896 to 1932. Nonetheless, because of inequality, many Americans were excluded from the dream.

Tags:the, american, dream

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The paper asserts that Shakespeare's well known early comedy "A Midsummer Night's Dream" is very true to its title, as it is entirely founded on the themes of dream, sleep and magic. The paper discusses how the three themes are closely related to each other and in the context of the play it is not easy to discuss one without bringing in the others as well. The paper describes how these magical effects, these alterations and transformations, are frequently performed while their unwilling subjects or victims are asleep, and often dreaming. The paper clearly shows how the connection between dreams, visions and magic as such is very tight in the play.

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"Shakespeare's well known early comedy "A Midsummer Night's Dream" is very true to its title, as it is entirely founded on the themes of dream, sleep and magic. In fact, the three themes are closely related to each other and in the context of the play it is not easy to discuss one without bringing in the others as well. One thing that is interesting is that the word "magic" itself is not to be found anywhere in the play, even though it is central to a lot of the workings of the plot and even plays a role in the subplot of the mechanics' play. The nature of the fairy-folk, who motivate the story, is..."

Tags:shakespeare, magic, dreams

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This paper examines how the characters of Gatsby and Daisy perceive reality in contrast to their dreams in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel "The Great Gatsby." First, the reviewer defines the "American Dream" and shows how Gatsby tries to attain this. A character summary of Gatsby follows, which highlights Gatsby's dreams. In contrast, the following paragraphs focus on Daisy, her dreams and her true nature when she falls short of them. The paper concludes with an analysis of how Gatsby and Daisy see themselves as reflecting the "American Dream."

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"The Great Gatsby opens with scenes of luxury and wealth that the American upper class enjoys. The title character Jay Gatsby is introduced to the readers as a fun loving, typical WASP. However, as the story develops Gatsby is revealed to be more than he appears to be. Fitzgerald reveals Gatsby's true background as the novel progresses and thus dramatically changes the entire dynamic of the novel. It is revealed that Gatsby quit college because he could not bring himself to work as a janitor in order to pay the tuition. From this, the reader catches a glimpse of Gatsby's dedication to wealth and his disdain for poverty. Fitzgerald transformed a typical, rich character into a character that dreamed, struggled and fought for what he wanted although he may have achieved it through immoral means."

Tags:American literature, wealth, reality, poverty, dreams

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This paper contends that Jefferson's Declaration of Independence that symbolized the classic American Dream has yet to be fully materialized for people of color. The paper argues that wealth and prosperity are tantamount to better health, education and opportunity and reveals that there is a gross majority of non-whites inhabiting America's slums and ghettos. The paper asserts that the true reality of the American Dream was proven during the Hurricane Katrina debacle in which the Bush administration failed to provide emergency services for victims, who were mainly black individuals.

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"Regarded as one of the most eminent documents in US History, Jefferson's Declaration of Independence symbolized the classic American Dream which culminates in happiness for all. However, since that first night of victory in 1776, this "dream" has yet to be fully materialized in society. Well, for some that is. For people like Jefferson- well-to-do, educated, wealthy, white men- the American dream has very much become and stayed a reality for themselves and their progeny. For others- people of color- the dream is still a faraway dream. Perhaps, the flaw in the document is that there exists a basic hardened lie-- that not "all men" are created equal. Certainly, not "all men" of color who were enslaved at the time nor women who had very little rights would agree with this statement. Even at the outset of delivering a universal manifesto of freedom, Jefferson failed to see that "all men" were actually "white men.""

Tags:blacks, slums, poverty, Katrina

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In this article, the writer presents an analysis into the characters of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' looking at perception versus reality. The writer discusses that Shakespeare explores the variations of love through conflict and the characters' perceptions of each other. The writer maintains that the continual changing perceptions of love allows for the audience to gain insight into the comical conflicts among the characters. The literary device whereby the characters change their feeling towards others allows the author to bring to light another side of these characters. The writer concludes that the characters' perception may change throughout the play; however their love and emotions remain true in the end.

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"Once the spell is lifted, the relationship between the two is restored and Helena catches the fancy of Demetrius. It is reasonable to believe that Demetrius' emotions are truer and more like they were originally prior to his imagining himself in love with Hermia. It should be noted that the two women remained faithful to their love objects throughout the play, while the men under the influence of the love potion do not. The men in the play are not true to their loves, do not keep their promises, and are easily led astray. The fairy Puck comments upon this saying ... "

Tags:Puck, relationship, emotions, balance

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This paper discusses how the recent edition of 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?' proudly announces on its cover that it was the "inspiration for [the film] Blade Runner." This is certainly true, although the film was very different from the novel. The paper further discusses how, on first impression, one might be forgiven for thinking they had little in common, and one might even be tempted to dismiss the film altogether, for failing to do justice to the novel.

Tags:dick, scott, scifi

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The paper discusses how the goal of true diversity in America is illusive and wrought with many systemic barriers that find their roots in the early history of the country. The paper discusses the educational system's cultural segregation and America's history of seeking the like-minded. The paper maintains that the only proven workable model for obtaining true diversity is through a program of total cultural immersion, via a program of mandatory foreign service as a "right of passage" for American young adults.

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""The dream of diversity is like the dream of equality. . both are based on ideals we celebrate even as we undermine them daily. . " (Brooks 348) is how the self-proclaimed comic sociologist David Brooks summarizes the state of cultural diversity in America in his Atlantic Monthly article entitled "People Like Us". The only proven workable model for obtaining the desired true diversity is through a program of total cultural immersion, and a program of mandatory foreign service as a "right of passage" for American young adults is the best way to accomplish this. The experiences of young profession beginner her career living and working abroad reinforce this theory."

Tags:culture, segregation, like-mindedness, multiculturalism, education

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The paper discusses how the goal of true diversity in America is illusive and wrought with many systemic barriers that find their roots in the early history of the country. The paper explains the propensity of Americans to congregate with people similar to themselves and also highlights the futility of those that espouse diversity from their culturally segregated educational positions. The paper therefore supports the proposition of Americans totally immersing themselves in foreign cultures as a solution to obtaining a truly diverse society.

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""The dream of diversity is like the dream of equality. . both are based on ideals we celebrate even as we undermine them daily. . " (Brooks 348) is how the self-proclaimed comic sociologist David Brooks summarizes the state of cultural diversity in America in his Atlantic Monthly article entitled "People Like Us". The stated desire for true diversity is often manifested in a society that is balkanized into socio-economic and ethnic enclaves in spite of the neighborhood's multicultural history. Americans are traditionally more comfortable with like-minded neighbors, and have a tendency to seek each other out when traveling abroad. The only proven workable solution to integrating true diversity into American culture is through instituting a mandatory foreign service "rite of passage" for all American young adults."

Tags:foreign, service, culture

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"The Decay of the American Dream: A Study of Two Plays by Sam Shepard


Ever since America's forefathers came from European countries in order to forge a new way of life in the New World, even before America was formed, there has been the American Dream. The American Dream is a dream of power, a dream of control over one's own life; it is a dream of happiness carved out of the living off the land, living a life of family, of prosperity and of freedom. Settlers dreamed of a whole new continent where dreams could be forged and new lives made. But, inherent in the exploration of this vast land was also the freedom of the unknown, the great potential which can be likened to the potential of a small child. While still a child, not..."

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This paper looks at the effect of nature and the healing power of the woods in "A Midsummer Night's Dream." It shows how forest has the ability to repair social evils and restore the natural order of man, and how the universal themes of jealousy and true love depict how quarreling lovers can be brought to peace with each other by the healing properties of nature.

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"Shakespeare uses the universal themes of jealousy and true love to depict how quarreling lovers can be brought to peace with each other by the healing properties of nature. Originally, Demetrius and Lysander are in love with the fair Hermia. Hermia, however, only has eyes for Lysander, but her father insists that she marries Demetrius. To make matters more complicated, Helena, a friend to Hermia and Lysander, is deeply in love with Demetrius. Hermia and Lysander, planning to elope, leave the city and meet secretly in the woods. Following closely behind is Demetrius, pursued by Helena. They are met by the raw power of nature, embodied in a magical being called Puck. A servant to Oberon, King of the Fairies, Puck is the essence of the woods. Using magical flowers and confused about the identities of the nobles, he acts as Cupid and enchants the lovers, making Demetrius and Lysander fall in love with Helena. Puck, acting as symbol of nature, works, knowingly or not, to heal the troubled lovers. Oberon wants Demetrius to love Helena. When Puck mistakes Lysander for Demetrius, the couples are temporarily misaligned, and when he enchants Demetrius, Hermia is left without a love. But in the woods, all error can be remedied."

Tags:harmony, personal, shakespeare