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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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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But tragedy strikes and now their dreams are interrupted by their responsibility and loyalty to their family. The three main symbols that I have chosen from Ron Rash's "Blackberries in June" the lake, the house, Jamie's mother and Linda, her sister-in-law. ... The house represents the future they are working for, the escape of hardships that have been in every family members life, and that their dreams that are attainable. ... She is always trying to bring them down because of the life that they have is better than what she had. ... Linda resents Jamie and shows her envious...

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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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" I think this event relates more closely to this certain poem because Walter's dream of making an investment was shattered as was the family's dream of getting their house. ... " The biggest dream I think, that Walter has is for his family to be able to experience equality. ... I think this dream is best described by Dunbar's poem, "We Wear the Mask". I feel like this poem explains the discrimination the Younger family had to go through because it's basically saying that they had to hide who they truly are and living in that time period, there may have...

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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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On the other hand, her mother, dreams of nothing but making her daughter a prodigy. ... "I did pick up the basics pretty quick, I might have become a good pianist at a young age. ... Jing-mei's mother realizes that it was her dream for Jing-mei to become a prodigy, but Jing-mei had never accepted that dream as her own. ... This story truly illustrates that parents never will have total control over their children. Children will always have their own minds and spirits, and develop their own hopes and dreams that parents cannot silence, but should instead embrace and encourage. ...

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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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Sara replies, "Aw mom, you"re the best luck I"ll ever have." ... Derek's dream is to attend Georgetown and become a doctor while Sara's dream is to go to Juilliard and perform. They both have to prove to themselves that they can achieve their dreams despite what people think. ... We spend more time defending our relationship than having one." ... From your fears you have to win yourself. ...

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There is a lot of contrast and character evolution displayed in this story, which is why I chose the passage I did. ... One would assume that after having such a realization, that you would have more complex or negative thoughts about your mother. ... Even though he wants to complete high school, he realized his father gave up a similar dream. ... Instead of pursuing his own dreams, the son decides to abandon his dreams, in order to assist his father in dealing with his rough daily life. ... The son could have easily gone off and just fulfilled his dreams, but he chose to stay by his father. ...

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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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One of my father's dreams or rather goals was to become a mechanical engineer. ... This was due to him having a zero homework average and an A test average. ... He had surpassed his dream and made exponentially more money than he would as a mechanical engineer. ... He told me "without her I'm not sure how I would have gotten through it all.... Having someone to look up to like my father is incredible. ...

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She must have felt that no matter how hard she tried to raise her children into successful scholars, her homeland could never provide for what her children really needed; she probably felt as though it was her fault that her son was kept behind a grade. Already before her American dream could begin, her dream was ruined. ... I never notice that I was different from any of the other kids, but something deep inside me that I didn't fit into the crowd. I soon began to wonder why I didn't enjoy the presences of my peers. ... In my mind, only patience, determination, effort, and hard ...

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Unfortunately their dream ended abruptly at the hands of a mentally sick women who even at the time of the murder, considered herself a friend. ... A common thread throughout Selena's brief life are her dreams and aspirations to be successful. ... Selena responds, "when I am on stage I feel like I can be anyone I want to be". ... For instance, while riding in the bus, the very home they live out of months at a time, she lays in her moms lap and Selena admits, "we have been working for this since we were little kids. ... first of all I would like to thank my family, my dad who is my ...

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The day I wed will be the day that I give myself away. ... It is a moment I can only dream of, and a dream that will never come true. ... They divorced when I was six. ... I could have been angry at my mom for not marrying a better man, I could have sold my soul to the devil and travelled the wrong path, I could have hated the world and blamed everyone else for my problems, but that is not what I did. ... The day I wed will be the day I give myself away. ...

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I badly missed ice-cream and had to feel content eating it only in my dreams .I witnessed my mother, a qualified professional, swallow her pride and become a domestic worker just to ensure her children got an education. ... Not until I was the best, I believed, would I have worth in the eyes of the world. I did not only want to prove that I was not useless, but I also wanted to make my mother proud and fully utilize every opportunity that was given to me. ... I have realized that to be useless or not is my choice and I will not let other people's perceptions deter me from my future. As su...

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And yes, although at times she can be embarrassing in front of my friends and family, her uncanny ability to be the coolest, most loving, and most inspiring person I have and will ever meet in life makes her the greatest role model in the world. ... Growing up in Vietnam and coming to America through boat with her five siblings at the age of 13, my mother endured things no teenager should have. ... When I fail or believe I underperform in anything, whether it be academically or athletically, I know I always have the support of mother. ... In high school, although I had excelled academically an...

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"When I look back on my childhood I wonder how I managed to survive at all. ... "I don't know what it means and I don't care because it's Shakespeare and it's like having jewels in my mouth when I say the words. If I had a whole book of Shakespeare they could keep me in the hospital for a year." ... Their stories show hope for a better life, that they dream of. ... He had a dream, many would think it is foolish to have dreams when life seems so discouraging, but this is where they are proved wrong. ...

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The events of the night have left Antoinette ill and she awakes six- weeks later after the fire at Coulibri Estate. ... Annette informs Antoinette that she misses Pierre and Antoinette tries to comfort her by telling her "But I am here, I am here." ... Mason leaves Antoinette has her dream for a second time with a few changes being made to it. ... Antoinette closes of the section by interlinking thoughts of her mother riding her horse with the dream. She then questions why do terrible things have to happen. ...

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I find it atrocious that children were defenseless to this lifestyle. Unlike the workers in today's economy, these children did not have an option. When Tom dreamt "That thousands of sweepers Dick, Joe, Ned and Jack/ Were all of them lock"d up in coffins of black" (122), it was not just a dream. The illogic in Tom's resignation to his shaved head recurs in his dream with psychic energy. ... The innocence is violently ripped from these children for the inane purpose of having someone to sweep the chimneys. ...

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"I want so many things that they are driving me kind of crazy Mama," (Hansberry 254). ... I drive a man around in his limousine and I say, "Yes, sir; no, sir, very good, sir" (Hansberry 254). ... He had been lost in the "American Dream," as a way of proving his manhood and bringing happiness to his family through wealth. ... Walter would continue to struggle with his manhood, until he comes to terms with his dreams that were out of reach. Yet still, he takes a lot of pride in his family and what they have gone through to get where they are today. ...

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She truly lover her job and her success was more that she could have ever dreamed of. ... She called her mom and dad and said, "I miss you too much. I need my parents back. I'm buying a place out here and I want you to move to California."" ... Her dream had become a reality. ...

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He laughed "Oh, so you think you can follow your dream to be a nurse easier? ... I said "I know it's very difficult, but I still want to do that because when I can follow my dream, I can go far, can get my own experiment, can grow up when I have some mistake, can know how hard you and mom take care of me and my brother." ... And then my mother told me that if I want to go she can help me but I have to promise when I come to the US, I have to show my father what I have done, and show him what I did to prove him that I can grow up by myself and also have a good score when I study at college...

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She thinks that she is trapped in a "black ugly dream" and will soon wake up and reveal her true self as a white, blond-haired, blue-eyed girl. ... Her parents have abandoned her and her brother when they were little. So her brother and Maya struggle with the pain of having been rejected. ... Five years lather she have to leave the only home she has known to go and live with Mr. ... She realize that she have to learn to think not just in terms of black and white. ...

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