Please copy and paste quotes, photos, or even short (under 5 minutes) film clips that you think exemplify the American Dream. Explain your source and include a link to it.
After everyone is done, then comment on two other examples, comparing and contrasting them with your own.
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http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/2544629/2/istockphoto_2544629-scribbles-family-love.jpg
ReplyDeletethis is a photo of a family with a huge heart in between.
-Yerry-
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ReplyDelete"In the deepening gloom of the Depression, the American Dream represented a reaffirmation of traditional American hopes"' (Anthony Brandt).
ReplyDeleteI think American Dream symbolizes the hope and happiness to the American citizens. But not only it is a hope to teh Americans, it is also a tradition to them, so it shows that it is a very importatn idea for the people.
http://www.answers.com/topic/american-dream
-Kimi Chen
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ReplyDeletehttp://lauren1818.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/capitalism.jpg
ReplyDeleteThe American dreams stands for the belief of Capitalism: the belief that you can ascend from the lowest level of society and achieve power, wealth and fame.
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ReplyDeleteLottery is an example of the American Dream, because everyone gets a chance to be rich, although the probability is very low.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.creativetouchgallery.com/images/The%20American%20Dream%20-%20Terry%20Downs.jpg
ReplyDeleteThis is a photo of a family on a farm with tractors and large pieces of land.
Allen
ReplyDeleteBecoming rich is the American Dream. In this photo, the man is wearing MONEY glasses holding big bucks. This is the most classic way of interpreting the American Dream.
http://s.bebo.com/app-image/8985186206/5411656627/PROFILE/i.quizzaz.com/img/q/u/09/01/06/money1.jpg
Jenny
ReplyDeletehttp://www.dailymotion.com/video/x37m1v_neil-young-american-dream-csny_music
This is a video clip showing american dream
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ReplyDeleteKevin
ReplyDeletehttp://www.fromthevaultradio.org/home/wp-content/images/FTV029_Peace/peace%2001%20american%20flag%20handsign.jpg
This is a picture of the American Flag knit into a hand signal of the peace sign. I choose this picture because our definition says that "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." I chose this picture to show that the American dream pursued more of equality and less of luxury. The picture was knit by strings instead of other luxurious fabrics.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKXK00n3qx0
ReplyDeletePeople who started small, had a great future plan, and worked hard to achieve their goal is a good example of American Dream.
Vivi
http://kingofgng.com/media/20081123_barack_obama_comic_01.gif
ReplyDeleteThis photo shows a father telling his kids that you can achieve whatever you want.
-Helen Su
"Some one who manages to achieve his or her version of the American Dream may be said to be “living the dream,” and everyone has a unique interpretation of what the American Dream might be. Fundamentally, the American Dream is about hope and the potential for change, and one could argue that people who enact change in some way, even a small way, are living the dream."
ReplyDeleteThis quote shows the individual achievements in life, besides getting and job and buying a big house. But also, a chance to make a change to yourself or the surrounding.
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-the-american-dream.htm
-Hannah
“My fellow Americans, this is an amazing moment for me. To think that a once scrawny boy from Austria could grow up to become Governor of California and stand in Madison Square Garden to speak on behalf of the President of the United States that is an immigrant's dream. It is the American dream.”
ReplyDelete-Arnold Schwarzenegger
A picture showed a (hot/rich? iono he looks rich) guy with wife standing in front of a big house. I think this image demonstrates peoples believe of thhe American dream.
http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/4597399/2/istockphoto_4597399-young-couple-with-an-american-dream.jpg
TO be sucessful in business(jobs), to have a big house, to have a awesome spouse and to be rich a famous is all part of the American dream.
-Adam
Yerry: I don't really agree with your example for your picture. Although family is very important, the American Dream has nothing to do with it. The American Dream is to become rich and famous, not becoming closer to one's family. Mine was different from yours, as I have stated the American Dream is mainly about gaining more money.
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ReplyDeleteI like the quote that you choose, it is very interesting, comparing American dream to lottery :) My quote was more serious compare to yours.
From Kimi :)
Alice:
ReplyDeleteSome say, that the American Dream has become the pursuit of material prosperity - that people work more hours to get bigger cars, fancier homes, the fruits of prosperity for their families - but have less time to enjoy their prosperity. Others say that the American Dream is beyond the grasp of the working poor who must work two jobs to insure their family’s survival. Yet others look toward a new American Dream with less focus on financial gain and more emphasis on living a simple, fulfilling life.
http://memory.loc.gov/learn/lessons/97/dream/thedream.html
To Yerry,
ReplyDeletehaha i love the picture, it definitely shows the love between the family and the idea of the american dream. I showed an example of being rich, you showed an example of being happy.
To Allen
ReplyDeleteI think this picture is really funny in a way and it shows that Americans really want to rich. But this picture somewhat shows the negative side of the American Dream. BUT still good job lol :P
From Kimi :)
Allen,
ReplyDeleteBeing rich is only a part of the american dream.
to be happy is also a big part of it. Some things cannot be brought by money. like friends and family (and hot wife or husband :P);these are also a big part of the american dream.
To Richard,
ReplyDeleteI like the picture you posted, I think it shows the happy life that the kid is living, and shows a hopeful future of the Americans. Although being rich is important, but having a happy life is more important.
Haley: I don't completely agree with your choice of lottery as the American Dream. In my opinion, the American Dream is to earn money through hard work. Lottery cannot be considered as hard work, if any work at all. Although my example also has something to do with money, it doesn't have anything to do with earning money by chance.
ReplyDeleteBy Vivi
ReplyDeleteJenny- This is a very good example of American Dream. Message from the lyrics is very clear. And the theme of the MV is very good.(Like they are all wearing blue, red, and white):)
Richard- Nice picture. The US flag is very clear. The big farm and the big house very fit the definition of Amercian dream.
Vivi:
ReplyDeletePeople who started small, had a great future plan, and worked hard to achieve their goal is a good example of American Dream.
I looked at your video clip and it's very intersting and gives a good example of American Dream
Jenny XD
Haley:
ReplyDeleteLottery is an example of the American Dream, because everyone gets a chance to be rich, although the probability is very low.
I like how you compare American dream to lottery....very creative XD
Jenny
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ReplyDeleteTo David:
ReplyDeleteYour picture is very similar to mines, as they both have families in them.
To Vivi:
Your video is very interesting, I like it. :)
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ReplyDeleteTo Alice:
ReplyDeleteI agree with your post. Yes, it must be hard for the poor to reach such a level that would take years to obtain. But dreams doesn't always have to be in wealth, however, a simple life is more fulfill enough. :)
oops, the above comment is from Hannah :]
ReplyDelete-Hannah
ReplyDeleteI think this quote is really interesting because it is saying that the american dream is not a common standard but instead is different for everyone. This make achieving the american dream easier:D
I like the idea that the american dream is not just a materialistic goal and to change the surrounding of oneself. Greatjob:)
To kimi,
ReplyDeleteI agree with your quote because, the american dream is the pursuit of happiness and wealth and since after the great depression people needed hope.
To Yerry:
ReplyDeleteI liked the cute picture you posted to represent the American Dream--showing how the American Dream is more than having a successful life, but showing how happy they can be with their family. My quote is different perspectives of the American Dream but yours is focused on family love.
To Adam:
ReplyDeleteThe picture is a good example, and it fits and shows all parts of the original American dream - which the majority would have wanted ever since they were small- to some though.
-Hannah
To david,
ReplyDeleteI think you picture if very interesting. Shows that people want wealth and a better life.
Helen Su
To Haley:
ReplyDeleteI loved your quote, it is very different from mine and other people. Even though yours is focused on being rich but it is a simple and nice way to describe the American Dream.