Themes in Behold the Dreamers by Ms. Krymer https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines Choose a topic to explore and create thematic statement en-us 2017-10-17 03:20:16 UTC 2026-01-05 11:52:32 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313837367 Wealth can be used in an attempt to hide a shameful past.]]> 2018-12-12 14:11:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313837367 https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313838055 Materialistic wealth and power does not equal happiness.]]> 2018-12-12 14:12:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313838055 https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313838290 The strength of a family is based on each individual's willingness to sacrifice their own time and efforts for their family.]]> 2018-12-12 14:12:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313838290 Happiness depends on what you are used to, and what exceeds your daily expectations. For example, Vince has everything material he would need in life, but searches for something he feels will 'complete' him spiritually. The Jonga's lack many material things, such as money or citizenship, and to them happiness lies in getting those. https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313838588 2018-12-12 14:13:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313838588 https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313838655 In both cultures, happiness is based on family primarily

]]> 2018-12-12 14:13:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313838655 https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313838888 Wealthy are generally held in high regard. The poor are looked down on and not nearly as respected.]]> 2018-12-12 14:14:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313838888 https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313839017 To those who are less privileged, greater material wealth will seem to equate to greater happiness, regardless of whether it's the truth]]> 2018-12-12 14:14:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313839017 https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313839178 The need for a higher social standing correlates with the level of desire one has]]> 2018-12-12 14:14:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313839178 In a society where material wealth and power is key for one to get status and respect in their community, most people are in a race to obtain it, despite the actual happiness it gives. https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313839287 2018-12-12 14:14:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313839287 https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313839321 A person is much more likely to be happy when they do not allow their social status to affect their identity.]]> 2018-12-12 14:14:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313839321 https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313839340 Happiness in different cultures is shaped by the environment they were raised in.]]> 2018-12-12 14:14:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313839340 https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313839717 The needs of your family outweigh your own dreams and ambitions]]> 2018-12-12 14:15:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313839717 The desire for material wealth and power is the result of a capastialistic society https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313839930 2018-12-12 14:16:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313839930 https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313839993 Different cultures define happiness differently, it all depends on past experiences and other environmental factors that define happiness for each individual
 ]]> 2018-12-12 14:16:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313839993 https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313840335 Those who are willing to make self-sacrifices for the benefit of their family are the ones who understand the importance of family.]]> 2018-12-12 14:16:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313840335 Attaining a certain level of status often changes a person's perception of self worth/importance, and anything that threatens to diminish their status can be perceived as a threat. https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313840396 2018-12-12 14:17:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313840396 https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313840500 Wealth signifies success offering more opportunities. The poor do not have as many opportunities in society and base their actions on survival.

]]> 2018-12-12 14:17:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313840500 https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313840789 Self-sacrificing for your family can do much good for the family's future.]]> 2018-12-12 14:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313840789 https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313840944 Happiness is defined through all cultures as something you lack, but pursue]]> 2018-12-12 14:17:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313840944 https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313841332 Your personal identity is often heavily reliant on your satisfaction to your current social status.]]> 2018-12-12 14:18:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313841332 https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313841937 A person's cultural identity influences their views and opinions, and those views and opinions then translate into their interpretation of happiness. One's cultural background can cause their interpretation of happiness to be dramatically different from those of a person from a different culture.]]> 2018-12-12 14:19:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313841937 Acquiring material wealth is often associated with more status and power, but does not necessarily equate to happiness and self fulfillment. https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313842050 2018-12-12 14:20:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313842050 https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313842070 The pursuit of happiness is limited by a person’s own interpretation of happiness]]> 2018-12-12 14:20:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313842070 https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313842101 Society views wealth and power as happiness, but they don't mean anything to those who suffer even with wealth and power]]> 2018-12-12 14:20:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313842101 https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313842346 Your social status can greatly affect your self-identity.]]> 2018-12-12 14:20:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313842346 https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313842441 Family should be willing to make sacrifices for one another, being blood related does not necessary mean you are family.]]> 2018-12-12 14:20:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313842441 https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313843069 If you sacrifice yourself to the great God Obunga your family will flourish

]]> 2018-12-12 14:21:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313843069 https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313843301 If family means sacrificing too much of your own time and happiness, it is no longer worth it.]]> 2018-12-12 14:22:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313843301 https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313843547 Wealth = Happiness

]]> 2018-12-12 14:22:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313843547 https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313843571 No matter how much you suffer for it, the needs of your family will always become a priority]]> 2018-12-12 14:22:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313843571 https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313843721 Happiness is relative to those around you, and different cultures have different standards of happiness.]]> 2018-12-12 14:23:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313843721 https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313844338 Your happiness depends on your background and what you do not already have; you usually take things for granted, and then you want more.]]> 2018-12-12 14:24:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313844338 https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313844438 Social status, being something that effects one's everyday life, is a key part of shaping one's identity.]]> 2018-12-12 14:24:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313844438 In order to keep other family members happy, it is often neccesary to sacrifice personal comforts. https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313844452 2018-12-12 14:24:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313844452 https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313844473 A higher status in society allows for more opportunities to the perso, which influences the aspirations they have and their perspective on the world, while a lower status influences motivations to get to a higher status.]]> 2018-12-12 14:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313844473 https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313844654 Your perceived social status can prevent others from seeing other aspects of your identity]]> 2018-12-12 14:24:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313844654 https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313844657 Material Wealth often indicates power, which is looked highly upon in today's society.]]> 2018-12-12 14:24:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313844657 https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313844929 Though happiness is not a direct byproduct of wealth, wealth can, if utilized in the correct way, generate happiness. When one takes a look at the general populous, they can generally come to the conclusion that wealthy people are happier than poor people, and those that are unhappy are not so due to their wealth.]]> 2018-12-12 14:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313844929 https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313845061 Due to the views of a capitalistic society, we commonly believe that your social status defines you as a person, which is not true. There is little correlation between social status and identity.]]> 2018-12-12 14:25:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313845061 The length of self sacrifice one is willing to do is correlated with their love for their family https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313845329 2018-12-12 14:25:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313845329 https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313845332 We often see the morals of a person when faced with a dilemma between family and self.]]> 2018-12-12 14:25:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313845332 https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313845758 Happiness is up to each individual's definition, however it is often influenced by one's culture and experiences.]]> 2018-12-12 14:26:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mskrymer/headlines/wish/313845758