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THE AMERICAN DREAM

BY ASHLEY, CHRISTINE, EMILY, RICHARD
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Webster's Definition:
an American social ideal that stresses egalitarianism and especially material prosperity; the prosperity or life that is the realization of this ideal

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Our Definition:
The American Dream is simply what the individual makes of it.

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Highlights of the Interviews
Martha Huff's definition of the Dream: "raising your kids to be responsible and trustworthy, to be able to strive and survive, and to be happy"

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Ryan McCoy's responses

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Kimberly Gravel believes the Dream means "everyone having the same opportunities no matter what."

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Dorothy Solecki believes the Dream is "achievable if you have a good education and job."

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The Great Gatsby is a great representation of the American Dream as it tells the story of a low-class citizen climbing up the social ladder to extreme wealth.

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The American Dream has evolved greatly in the past century and continues to evolve with changing society. With each generation in society, comes a new meaning for the Dream and what it means to achieve it.

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Ashley Soley