Having the white picket fence and large amounts of land. ... To me, the American dream means having the freedom of speech, to listen to whatever music I want to, to publicly disagree with our nation's leader and live to see the next day, and in many ways, my definition of the American Dream is similar to the traditional one. ... This dream of my grandparents has come true, and I am living proof. ... It may be because of hard work, or just because their parents have accomplished their own dream, making it is a short walk in the park for them. ... They could have had better opportunities ...

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Sad Dreams Introduction My name is Symantha. ... I will tell you about a dream I had a long time ago. ... I will begin by telling you about my dream. ... I had dreamed I was walking through a cemetery at night. ... Still after that one night I still have that teddy bear she gave me that one night I saw her in a dream. ...

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His family, who have all passed away in previous years are present in this dream. ... Have you ever had a dream where it is difficult to see? ... It would be one thing if this dream were about a memory Mikal has when his family was alive, but in this case I believe he is stating that his family has returned from the grave, they have been re-animated and are walking about and talking. ... If he could crawl all the way into those deep pockets I"m sure he would do so. ... He is in the dream less often than the other family members, and I am the only one happy to see him". ...

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What is the American Dream? It is my opinion that the American Dream can be slightly different for each person but that there are many commonalities between people's dreams within the American culture. ... The next part of the dream that I have in my head is now a little confusing. ... I would still say that the ideal is still to have the stay at home mom and the breadwinning dad. ... I feel that this is important to mention because I have been so conditioned to the American way of doing things that it is hard for me to step out of the culture and critically think about what happ...

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Sonia's childhood and mine were completely different because she was born in 1954 whereas I was born in 1987, a thirty-three year age difference; however, we did have some things in common. ... I spent countless days with her from the time I was an infant. ... As a result of my depression, I would have panic attacks for no reason. ... In her book, My Beloved World, Sonia maintains the confidence that any dream is possible if you work hard towards your goal. ... In conclusion, Sonia is important because she is the American dream. ...

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Luckily for myself, I have had the privilege of being raised in an environment in which I have the freedom to express myself truly, and learn so much about what is going on in today's world. ... Without the influence of my parents on my daily life, I am sure my mindset and my dreams would be quite different. ... These thoughts and realizations have ultimately shaped my dreams tremendously. One of the dreams that I now possess is to put an end to all use of pesticides, herbicides, and general chemicals on natural crop farms. ... It has produced such an impact on myself that it is now one...

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"What happens to a dream deferred?" ... In this essay I will try to answer that question to which the action of the play suggests. I will also attempt to define the dreams of all the characters. ... That is her dream. ... Ruth's dreams are to have a better house for her family to grow in and for Walter to finally be happy with his life. ...

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Many people have a different concept of the American dream. People think it will be easy to accomplish it, but they have no idea what people who come here to America go through to accomplish where they want to be, and sometimes they don't achieve their goals. I interviewed my grandmother Maria and she told me her perspective of the American dream and everything she did to try and accomplish her goal. ... Another problem my grandmother faced while having to come to America was to leave her family back, she found it difficult to do so. ... That was her American dream, then to go back to sc...

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Not having a father in my life was challenging, but not having my mother has been even harder. ... I was alone. ... Why does this child attach herself to such a present when the world seems to be as bitter as the news depicts, as disappointing as incurable diseases, and as heartbreaking as the never-ending action of unemployment in a country that promotes that working hard produces the American Dream? ... Now, in my Senior year of high school, I have often found myself to be just like the Olympic athletes whom I see on television and on cereal boxes-gracefully leaping over hurdles after hurdle...

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Garcia's novel, Dreaming in Cuban, looks at the history of Cuba through the everyday events of four women of different generations and schools of thought. ... She then continues to remember the following: " I was only two years old when I left Cuba but I remember everything that's happened to me since I was a baby, even word-for word conversations. ... Mom tried to pull me away but I clung to Abuela and screamed at the top of my lungs. ... That was the last time I saw her."" ... They recreate their images of this place they have left and constantly feel the ...

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Theme: "Dreams" - This play can be summarized by its theme of dreams. ... I would capriciously have dreams I want to make but some were quite unrealistic for my age. ... Even when I failed, she would always be there by my side to encourage me to continue on. ... Throughout the play, I was able to feel the emotions involved in the Youngers family. ... I hope today, being different in race, will not impede my "dreams." ...

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Lena, Walter and Beneatha Younger, George Murchison and Asagai each have individual values but they are united by the intersecting dream of a better tomorrow. ... "There are some ideas we ain't going to have in this house. ... He grows envious and resentful of those that have achieved his unfulfilled dream. ... Man, I"m a volcano. ... "Oh, I just mean I couldn't ever really be serious about George. ...

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It gave me the chance to dress up and be whatever I wanted to be, kind of live out my deepest dreams. ... But did we ever dream of love? ... Sometimes, I think that these fairy tales have a bigger impact on our distorted view of love than we think. ... In this paper, I will attempt to expose the true meaning behind fairy tales such as Cinderella: all the secret meanings and misconceptions that have been misread by children and adults alike all over the world. ... I mean, what else is there to be worried about? ...

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Whether that dream is success, wealth or happiness, it is the dream for something better than the life they have now. ... The relationship between the father, Eduardo, and his daughter, Margarita, is the one I find most important. ... The point I think Sanchez-Scott is trying to make is that life is a struggle, especially for immigrants. ... It is fine for a parent to want the best for their children, to want them to have all that they didn't. ... Sometimes parents have such great expectations for their children that the children seem to be living out their parents dreams instead of ...

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Though their reality may have let them down, the Younger's have goals and dreams that ultimately give them hope. Walter and Beneatha both have dreams based on materialistic goals (owning a liquor store and becoming a doctor). ... All of it it's all gone (129)- spits out a crying Walter Younger after a harsh realization that his dream of a liquor store and a fancy, leisurely life have been demolished. Mama and Ruth face more realistic dreams, and strive to one day have a happy family. ... I mean "we are very proud people. ...

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Grandma When I was a small child, about five years old, I had a very vivid dream, one that I shall never forget. ... She would always have a snack waiting for me on the kitchen table because she knew that I was hungry. ... I would have to go in the kitchen and try to make a sandwich on my own. ... The night after we left the hospital I went to bed and fell asleep and I had a dream I had a dream. ... She told me "grandma is tired I am old and now I have to go to a place where old people go and live forever." ...

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They have very different goals compare to their brothers and sisters. ... This creates conflict with his dream of becoming a Rocket Scientists. ... John didn't agree with homers dream. ... He worked really hard to follow his dream. ... This was shown when she says to her mother "She can have them, Mama, I can still remember Grandma Dee without the quilts." ...

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When the daily stresses of life start to wear me down, I have this one particular dream. ... I have splashed barefoot through the slow ripples of this creek numerous times while trying not to slip on the moss-covered rocks below. ... So, I lie back and I dream. I will share a day's journey of my grandmother's youth when she still lived at home and perhaps this will give some insight as to why I like to return here, if only in my dreams. ... I shake my head as to wake myself from this dream and focus on the reality of today. ...

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In the film, a 17-year old girl's dreams are deferred but, her dreams do not dry up like a raisin in the sun. ... First, Shantell dreams of becoming a doctor. ... And the other question is, "Will I have the daddy's support?" ... Surely, a dream fulfilled. ... The lesson of endurance and faith helped one black family achieve their dreams, even though it may not have been done the traditional way. ...

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The book I read is called "A Child Called It" written by Dave Pelzer. ... You should have faith and dreams to have something to look forward to in your future especially when you feel you can't go on any more. ... He used his dreams and illusions every time he was hurting to help him get away from the pain. ... What did I learn from this book? ... I didn't know what real pain was until I tried to understand what this child went through. ...

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Dream Stuff is a book about people who are haunted. ... Distinctive aspects of Malouf's writing The title Dream Stuff is perfect for a book by David Malouf. Malouf's style is best described as an exploitation of dreaming. The structure, tone and content of all the Malouf stories that I personally have read, their characteristics, assets and even their faults, can all be attributed nostalgia. ... Clive James "the thing about Malouf's imagination is that we would all like to have it!" ...

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Now that she is gone I have to take that place. Now that I am the only lady in the house, I have to be the mother. ... The warm salty tears run down my cheek as I dream of the life of a teenager I have never experienced. ... I have matured before I was ready but that maturity is my strength. Going to college is one of my big dreams, and I know my dad and brother will do anything to make that dream come true. ...

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Joseph - Rags to Riches (Source Scripture: Genesis 37:2 - 37:36, 39:1 - Genesis 45:28) Through this essay, I will endeavour to describe the role of Joseph in Bible history, why God chose him and how he was different than those around him. ... God had endowed Joseph with a gift of dreams along with an ability to interpret dreams. ... The Pharaoh of Egypt then has a dream that his advisors cannot interpret. ... It would have been easy for Joseph to be bitter toward his brothers or toward God for allowing those bad circumstances to come about during his life. ... He held firm to his d...

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Being brought up in a traditional environment; I have very conservative views on the concept of a family. ... I have never had to experience the fact of knowing I can not do something because of "tradition." ... At the core of American identities and American dreams lies a family. ... Being brought up in a traditional environment; I have very conservative views on the concept of a family. ... I have never had to experience the fact of knowing I can not do something because of "tradition." ...

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Although I could have been doing anything else with my time that summer, volunteering was what I wanted to do. ... According to the list she could only have plain black coffee, no cream or sugar. ... I sat down to explain to her why she could not have either. ... However, she refused, indicating that she preferred to have lunch in her room alongside my company. ... She confided me that she was unable to bear children and that she always dreamed of what it would be like to have a child. ...

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