I'm doing a lesson for French students (in France) about the American Dream. I need some examples. Such as Death of a Salesman or Oprah. Any other ideas?
2007-01-15 07:16:09 · 21 answers · asked by Brandon 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Let me make this clearer. I know what the American Dream is, I would like examples of people who embody this. People who have followed the American Dream to success.
2007-01-15 07:24:30 · update #1
George Lucas
Benjamin Carson
Jimmy Carter
2007-01-15 07:21:32 · answer #1 · answered by iroc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The American dream is starting in a substandard living place, getting a great education through our phenomenal school system, going to college on a scholarship, getting a degree in advanced engineering, going to work for a firm, getting checks with 6 digits, marrying a model, having 2 kids, and settling in for retirement.
While we know dreams aren't real, the percieved atmosphere of America resembles that of above.
2007-01-15 15:21:33 · answer #2 · answered by The Savage Jaw 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The american dream changes every decade or so. A good idea of the american dream would rpobably be a debt free home in the suburbs with a good sense of culture and class. Also to have children, everyone seems to want to procreate these days.
2007-01-15 15:20:41 · answer #3 · answered by ithek_thundervoice 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try learning about the Free Masons, many people believe that they try installing this 'american dream' into our minds so we produce more tax revenue. Also read about the great american classic song Hotel California by the Eagles.
2007-01-15 15:21:16 · answer #4 · answered by OpposumGirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those aren't American dreams... American dreams include success and riches. if your talking about humor though, i would say something about president Bush. I personally like bush, but there are many people who do not.
2007-01-15 15:20:57 · answer #5 · answered by onekewlpenguin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally, it would be financial and material comfort. Having all the things you want, plus money left over, and never having to worry about that aspect of life. It can also mean fame, or simply living a life that you find fulfilling, even if that means lack of financial excess.
2007-01-15 15:20:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
well the amercian dream is preety much raising a family and making money. so the brady bunch as a family maby. a white picket fence. think of people that are succeding in life and have good families. living in beverly hills might be one
2007-01-15 15:21:32 · answer #7 · answered by Me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you read "Rich Dad, Poor Dad"? It's by a guy who was taught from childhood how to achieve the American Dream, and who succeeded by using what he was taught.
2007-01-15 15:22:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
White picket fences. A chicken in every pot. Two cars in the garage. "My son is a doctor!" Become a millionaire. Retirement in sunny Florida.
Best of luck.
2007-01-15 15:19:05 · answer #9 · answered by Dorothy and Toto 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im an american and my dream is...
to be a durty old man drinkin,sitting on my porch throwin empty beer cans at kids when the walk in front of my house,
2007-01-15 15:24:55 · answer #10 · answered by BEAVIS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋