As a comment, please copy and paste an interesting definition of the American Dream. Also, explain your source, and put the link to where you found the definition.
Once each group has posted their definitions, please leave two comments on each other's definitions, comparing and contrasting them.
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The American Dream is "that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement. It is a difficult dream for the European upper classes to interpret adequately, and too many of us ourselves have grown weary and mistrustful of it. It is not a dream of motor cars and high wages merely, but a dream of social order in which each man and each woman shall be able to attain to the fullest stature of which they are innately capable, and be recognized by others for what they are, regardless of the fortuitous circumstances of birth or position
ReplyDeleteSource is from the LIbrary of Congress
http://memory.loc.gov/learn/lessons/97/dream/thedream.html
Robert Jin, Stanley Su
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ReplyDeleteDaisy Viki-
ReplyDeletethe ideals of freedom, equality, and opportunity traditionally held to be available to every American.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/American+Dream
kathy and jasmine
ReplyDeleteAn American ideal of a happy and successful life to which all may aspire: "In the deepening gloom of the Depression, the American Dream represented a reaffirmation of traditional American hopes"
http://www.answers.com/topic/american-dream
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ReplyDeletethe belief that everyone in the US has the chance to be successful, rich and happy if they work hard
ReplyDeletehttp://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/british/the-american-dream
sandra, amy
The American Dream is knowing that you can create the life you want on your own terms. The American Dream is not about how much money you acquire--it's about reaching the pinnacle of success, waking up every morning with a smile on your face and looking forward to the day.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.forbes.com/2007/03/20/mark-cuban-dream-oped-cx_df_dream0307_0322cuban.html
-Carol and Connie
Timothy&albert (repost)
ReplyDeleteThe American Dream is "that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement.
http://memory.loc.gov/learn/lessons/97/dream/thedream.html
"The American Dream is "that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement. It is a difficult dream for the European upper classes to interpret adequately, and too many of us ourselves have grown weary and mistrustful of it. It is not a dream of motor cars and high wages merely, but a dream of social order in which each man and each woman shall be able to attain to the fullest stature of which they are innately capable, and be recognized by others for what they are, regardless of the fortuitous circumstances of birth or position." (p.214-215)
ReplyDeleteThe term was first used by James Truslow Adams in his book the Epic of America which was written in 1931.
-Jerry, Andrew, Nick
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ReplyDeleteIn contrast to our definition, your definition focused more on happiness while ours is focused more on opportunities available in american. We like your definition because yours show how the you dont have to be rich or famous to fulfil the american dream. :D
Viki Daisy
comments: Sandra amy
ReplyDeleteIn comparison, both our definitions emphasize on equality and opportunity. Ours is based on "every American" but yours only specify people who work hard. We like your definition because its saying if you work hard ,there is a chance for success. :D
Viki Daisy
Carol & Connie: Your definition of the American Dream is different from ours, as yours describe the dream for themselves while ours describes the dream for equal opportunity for everyone.
ReplyDeleteSandra & Amy: Your definition is similar to ours as both describes that everyone should have equal opportunity to be successful.
-Robert, Stanley
Timothy and Albert:
ReplyDeleteOur definitions are about the same except that our's talks about happiness while yours doesn't.
Comments: Connie Carol
ReplyDeleteIn contrast of our definition to your definition we think that yours is more genuine, while ours is more about success. for example: money.
Comments: Timothy Albert
In comparison, both of our definitions talk about having a rich and successful life.
Daisy, Viki:
ReplyDeletethe ideals of freedom, equality, and opportunity<-----classic american dreams -.- :)Comparing our definitions of American dreams, I found more similarities than differences
Albert, Timo
Sandra and Amy: Your deifinition was pretty similar to ours but it was shorter and ore straightforward (:
ReplyDeleteDaisy and Vikiiii: Your definition concentrates on all the Americans while ours concentrates more on individuals
Carol Connie
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