https://padlet.com/courtneycos5659/asblock_americandream American Society Block en-us 2018-04-19 14:24:41 UTC 2023-02-19 03:37:09 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Brightnessdown.png courtneycos5659 https://padlet.com/courtneycos5659/asblock_americandream/wish/253446808 2018-04-19 14:28:40 UTC https://padlet.com/courtneycos5659/asblock_americandream/wish/253446808 courtneycos5659 https://padlet.com/courtneycos5659/asblock_americandream/wish/253454159 The author of this article explains how over time, our idea of the American Dream has essentially transformed to fit modern standards. Mentioning how the Dream ¨was more to do with morality than material¨ shows just how much it has changed.]]> 2018-04-19 14:40:47 UTC https://padlet.com/courtneycos5659/asblock_americandream/wish/253454159 courtneycos5659 https://padlet.com/courtneycos5659/asblock_americandream/wish/253454724 Today we can define the American dream as living a meaningful life, contributing to society and the community, valuing family and nature. These new ideas reject the ideas of materialism that previously acted like guidelines for the dream in the 1920s-1930s. ]]> 2018-04-19 14:41:47 UTC https://padlet.com/courtneycos5659/asblock_americandream/wish/253454724 courtneycos5659 https://padlet.com/courtneycos5659/asblock_americandream/wish/253455478 To achieve the American Dream as a millennial, I plan to go to college, start a career and family, buy a home and my own car. I think that this is more of a materialistic version of the dream but I think it´s a common dream for kids my age. ]]> 2018-04-19 14:43:05 UTC https://padlet.com/courtneycos5659/asblock_americandream/wish/253455478 courtneycos5659 https://padlet.com/courtneycos5659/asblock_americandream/wish/253561455 2018-04-19 17:51:21 UTC https://padlet.com/courtneycos5659/asblock_americandream/wish/253561455 courtneycos5659 https://padlet.com/courtneycos5659/asblock_americandream/wish/253565016 2018-04-19 17:57:30 UTC https://padlet.com/courtneycos5659/asblock_americandream/wish/253565016 courtneycos5659 https://padlet.com/courtneycos5659/asblock_americandream/wish/253578496 2018-04-19 18:23:07 UTC https://padlet.com/courtneycos5659/asblock_americandream/wish/253578496 courtneycos5659 https://padlet.com/courtneycos5659/asblock_americandream/wish/253945224 The Great Gatsby can be connected to the American Dream in many ways. The plot seems like a love story, but the author message and theme shows reinvention from Nick, and the success and ¨lifestyle¨ of an American. ]]> 2018-04-20 18:05:12 UTC https://padlet.com/courtneycos5659/asblock_americandream/wish/253945224 courtneycos5659 https://padlet.com/courtneycos5659/asblock_americandream/wish/253951094 2018-04-20 18:19:24 UTC https://padlet.com/courtneycos5659/asblock_americandream/wish/253951094 courtneycos5659 https://padlet.com/courtneycos5659/asblock_americandream/wish/253952087

What does the American Dream mean to you? 

To me, the american dream has meant many things through my life, when I was growing up a teenager it was just to get to college, as a wife and a mother later on in my life my own American Dream was to make sure my kids were safe and could accomplish anything.

• Has that meaning changed throughout your life? Why or why not?

The dream has definitely changed throughout my life. As I've grown up and gotten older I realize what is more important to me and that is my focus.

• Do you think that you have been able to achieve the American Dream?

Yes, I was very blessed in that I could achieve the dream myself and then go on to help my own kids in achieving the American Dream

• Were our ancestors able to achieve the American Dream? Why or why not?

I would say that they did, even though it was much more difficult for them being that they were the first generation immigrants but they were still able to provide and live comfortably. 

• Do you think it is harder to achieve the American Dream today than it was in the past?

I think it depends on your situation. Overall, in  the past the outline of the american dream was simpler and included things that were moral goals rather than owning things but if you were an immigrant at this time even accomplishing those moral goals was difficult.

• Do you think I will be able to achieve the American Dream?

Yes, I think that your parents have set you up to where you have access to plenty of things that will help you in being successful.

• What are the steps that you think I need to take to achieve it?

Like anyone trying to achieve a goal or dream, you need to work hard and use adversity as a motivation to do better.

• Do you think the American Dream is achievable for any American regardless of their background? 

Yes, as long as a person can work hard and work up from their place in society wherever that might be, they should be able to achieve the American Dream. It might be harder for some than others, but it is always possible. 

]]> 2018-04-20 18:21:45 UTC https://padlet.com/courtneycos5659/asblock_americandream/wish/253952087 courtneycos5659 https://padlet.com/courtneycos5659/asblock_americandream/wish/253952644 I would say that my parents were able to achieve the dream easier than most. Being raised in good families put them at an advantage and helped them towards achieving the American Dream. I think that ]]> 2018-04-20 18:22:51 UTC https://padlet.com/courtneycos5659/asblock_americandream/wish/253952644 courtneycos5659 https://padlet.com/courtneycos5659/asblock_americandream/wish/253952949 My grandpa came from Sicily Italy when he was about 18, from there he met my Grandma. He started a small business fixing heating systems, air conditioners, and plumbing problems. They owned cars, a home, and were able to send both my dad and aunt to college. In the time that they were raising their family the American Dream was to do the things that he was able to do. I would say that my Grandpa was one of the hardest working people I know and that is how he achieved the American Dream for his family]]> 2018-04-20 18:23:32 UTC https://padlet.com/courtneycos5659/asblock_americandream/wish/253952949 courtneycos5659 https://padlet.com/courtneycos5659/asblock_americandream/wish/253954159 2018-04-20 18:26:27 UTC https://padlet.com/courtneycos5659/asblock_americandream/wish/253954159