English II Essay 4 Jennifer Duncan December 4, 2010 An insight in the American Dream The American Dream is a dream of a nation which people can reach their highest potential. It is a dream of social stability in which every man and each woman have the full distinguish of what they are, despite of the conditions of birth or gender. The essays”Declaration of Sentiments by authors Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and the essay “I Have a Dream” by Martin Luther King, Jr. illustrate two different times in American history. They were both martyrs and spoke of injustices against citizens of America. Both authors show some lines of thought on what the freedom in the American dream means.
In the culture you have to go to this training camp so that they know that you are brave enough and strong enough to fight in the war. More of the similarities with the war is that the Huns would have many worriers and China would have just a few fighters. In the movie when Mulan’s father finally figures out where Mulan has taken off you he runs and prayers to their ancestors. In the movie and their culture their ancestors play a huge roll in their life. They have temples in their yards just to worship
Joseph Soria Professor Brown English 101 24 February 2015 The Real American Dream The reality if the American dream is the essence and aspiration of both Americans and immigrants alike. The definition of the American dream according to google is, “the ideal that every US citizen should have an equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work, determination, and initiative.” Yet, some would say that the American dream is simply being able to buy a car, a house, or attend college. Immigrants risk everything they have to sneak into this country illegally just so their kids could have a better life and an opportunity at this “American dream” we hold onto so tightly as a country. “Confronting Inequality”, by Paul Krugman
Sacrifice in Eudora Welty’s “A Worn Path” and Despair in “The Whistle” The Sympathetic narrator in “The Whistle” and “A Worn Path” each speak of great sacrifice has been made by Phoenix Jackson taking a journey to get medicine for her grandson, so he can live. The deep despair of Jason and Sara Morton, in their attempt to save their farm that threatened not only their tomatoes, but their lives respectively as well. Phoenix Jackson, a determined woman, never gave up even in the hardest times. Jackson knew she had to complete the journey for her ill grandson. One of the first obstacles she runs into is the hill.
The old lady, despite her age and difficulty to walk, is determined to get to town to get medicine for her sick grandson. She uses her “ thin and small cane made from an umbrella” to get around. The narrator clearly explains the condition of the “deep and still” woods and how they prevent her from advancing: “ Something always take a hold of me on this hill – pleads I should stay.” Thorny bushes would grasp her dress, trapping her. But her steadfastness continued on as she dangerously crossed the log across the creek where she could have easily fallen regarding her physical state. “I wasn’t as old as I thought.” She would say.
Katniss Everdeen shows survival by keeping her family alive in Seam, and keeping herself alive in the actual Games as well. As a young girl, Katniss’ father was killed in a brutal mine explosion. From then on, Katniss had to take on the role as her family’s caretaker by providing food and any other living essential they may need. When he was still alive, Mr. Everdeen taught his daughter, Katniss, to hunt with a bow and arrow and to gather. He taught what plants were good to eat and warned her of the ones that were poisonous.
China is no exception to the effects of Americanization since economic reforms. America exports its culture to China by advanced media, especially by Hollywood movies. Hollywood movies are produced by advanced technology, excellent super stars, and attractive story design. In addition, Hollywood movies offer diversity, which uses different backgrounds from other countries, but it sometimes changes original countries’ value and adds American culture into the movie. The American movie industry makes many Chinese myths into movies with American imagination and culture such as “Kungfu Panda”.
Sweep the chimney. Cut the grass. Save the turf. What you have here, Kate, are two unpaid servants.” Here Friel is trying to make a point about home life as he shows the brewing tension between the mundy sisters. We know this as Agnes is reliving the tension she has built up.
Apart from the storyline, which is based on the life history of the protagonist, the film paints an unmatchable visual experience of art and culture prevalent in East Asia. The initial half of the film provides great insight into the Forbidden City, China’s most historic and prestigious landmark. Every scene centers on the artistic value of the city through stunning filming. The Westerners and the rest of the world got to know about the spiritual culture of the Chinese and realized how art is considered to be a treasure of this civilization. The film had some unique scenes of the Imperial Palace, shown for the first time to the rest of the world.
The American Dream in American movies 姓名：李冉 学院：英语学院 班级：105 学号：2010220104 Abstract: All the Americans cherish their American dream, which is a beautiful myth in their hearts. With a long history, the American dream must have some reflections on American culture, and yet, nowadays, movies have already played important role in the American culture, and what’s more, movies are now regarded as one of the manifestations of American culture. Therefore, this paper aims to state the American dream through analyzing two typically American characters in movies, Jay Gatsby and Forrest Gump, who are the personification of the American dream in different times, to illustrate the American dream. This paper combines the social background at that time and the two character’s own experience. Key words: The American Dream, The Great Gatsby, Forrest Gump, the 1920s Introduction A dreamer in society pursues his dream for good and never compromise until he/she realizes his/her dream.