THE AMERICAN DREAM
To truly understand the American dream you must 1st discuss what happiness is to you. the pursuit of happiness is what we strive for, but unfortunately a long life’s path we often stray. the definition of happiness is truly defined by the person pursuing it . in the Great Gatsby the American dream is satire as a lust for parties , money , and women . but Gatsby dream was not that of money but love...although it cost him dearly.IT was a confusing time when the American dream was fabricated. it was meant to be a beacon a light of freedom in a dark oppressed world but this once proud symbolic teardrop of illumination fell into a tainted river of darkness cast out with what god would call sin but business men call "fair exchange".So the question stands still what is our American dream? a corrupt joyride for money and power as they ride across the faces of those that once walked along side him as friends and neighbors ? or a tragically poetic ballad of a struggle for love and inner tranquility i question this because Gatsby achieved the generic American dream of money and power only to achieve his personal American dream of love but for all his riches he got no love in the end his boundless loveand money served him an ill fate and he was murdered.But Tom on the other hand went virtually unscathed like nothing had ever happened in his own little utopia. so......Gatsby wanted love and was murdered? While tom wanted money and women and still got what he desired to me this speaks more than just that ending. Gatsby worked his whole life for everything he had and did it for the sole purpose of finding his lost love again and was killed for it ,while tom had everything handed to him and after Gatsby's death continued and if nothing happened it tells the ancient tale of irony . If that’s our dream what does that portray for the struggle of good and evil.In conclusion what the definition of life is is up for vast interpretation and rethinking The American dream being comprised of the pursuit of happiness, for some its and impossible an fantastic creature of wonder and majesty that they will never catch ...but for others that beautiful and majestic beast is easy to capture if they can shoot out its kneecaps
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
The American Dream
The U.S.A. have a consistent growth of immagrants who leaeve everything they had behind to find the American Dream. It's not just immgrants it americans too who believe in the american dream. But what's the american dream? The american dream to me is nothing but illusion of society searching for a folish dream. No matter how hard people try it will never exceed its expectation and you will always work for the white man.
Gatsby was a victim of the american dream,Gatsby believe that having money,a big house and parties everyday was the life. But the truth was his dream was cut short by haters who hated seeing suceed. So they killed him and it ended, so no matter how rich and powerful you are think you will always be a chump.
Gatsby was a victim of the american dream,Gatsby believe that having money,a big house and parties everyday was the life. But the truth was his dream was cut short by haters who hated seeing suceed. So they killed him and it ended, so no matter how rich and powerful you are think you will always be a chump.
Jessica Rocha-Jacinto Eng 2(8)- Final Exam
The American Dream has a different perspective to everyone; to me it means a successful struggle. In the book The Great Gatsby it shows how Jay Gatsby has struggled form nothing to something.
Gatsby struggles form being no one to being a well known party host. He's a bootlegger, during the prohibition era in the 1920's. Even though he is not doing the correct thing at that time according to the law, that is his struggle right there. Nohting comes easy in life and sometimes you have to take risks to obtain that certain goal.
One major point is that no matter how wrong it is what Gatsby is doing or how he is a bootlegger, he is happy. Enjoying what you have in life is an important essential to the American Dream. You can reach the highest peak in your life, but if you are not happy it doesn't matter because, you as a being a person, in your inner self you will feel like a failure.
Reaching the American Dream, doesn't always mean having all the materialistic things. Like Gatsby we was happy, but he knew he was still missing that little thing that mattered to him so much...his love, Daisy.
In conclusion the American Dream is just the way someone takes risks and has ambitions to make a better person with him/herself and everyone around them that they care about.
Gatsby struggles form being no one to being a well known party host. He's a bootlegger, during the prohibition era in the 1920's. Even though he is not doing the correct thing at that time according to the law, that is his struggle right there. Nohting comes easy in life and sometimes you have to take risks to obtain that certain goal.
One major point is that no matter how wrong it is what Gatsby is doing or how he is a bootlegger, he is happy. Enjoying what you have in life is an important essential to the American Dream. You can reach the highest peak in your life, but if you are not happy it doesn't matter because, you as a being a person, in your inner self you will feel like a failure.
Reaching the American Dream, doesn't always mean having all the materialistic things. Like Gatsby we was happy, but he knew he was still missing that little thing that mattered to him so much...his love, Daisy.
In conclusion the American Dream is just the way someone takes risks and has ambitions to make a better person with him/herself and everyone around them that they care about.
Jessica Rocha-Jacinto Eng 2(8)- Final Exam
The American Dream has a different perspective to everyone; to me it means a successful struggle. In the book The Great Gatsby it shows how Jay Gatsby has struggled form nothing to something.
Gatsby struggles form being no one to being a well known party host. He's a bootlegger, during the prohibition era in the 1920's. Even though he is not doing the correct thing at that time according to the law, that is his struggle right there. Nohting comes easy in life and sometimes you have to take risks to obtain that certain goal.
One major point is that no matter how wrong it is what Gatsby is doing or how he is a bootlegger, he is happy. Enjoying what you have in life is an important essential to the American Dream. You can reach the highest peak in your life, but if you are not happy it doesn't matter because, you as a being a person, in your inner self you will feel like a failure.
Reaching the American Dream, doesn't always mean having all the materialistic things. Like Gatsby we was happy, but he knew he was still missing that little thing that mattered to him so much...his love, Daisy.
In conclusion the American Dream is just the way someone takes risks and has ambitions to make a better person with him/herself and everyone around them that they care about.
Gatsby struggles form being no one to being a well known party host. He's a bootlegger, during the prohibition era in the 1920's. Even though he is not doing the correct thing at that time according to the law, that is his struggle right there. Nohting comes easy in life and sometimes you have to take risks to obtain that certain goal.
One major point is that no matter how wrong it is what Gatsby is doing or how he is a bootlegger, he is happy. Enjoying what you have in life is an important essential to the American Dream. You can reach the highest peak in your life, but if you are not happy it doesn't matter because, you as a being a person, in your inner self you will feel like a failure.
Reaching the American Dream, doesn't always mean having all the materialistic things. Like Gatsby we was happy, but he knew he was still missing that little thing that mattered to him so much...his love, Daisy.
In conclusion the American Dream is just the way someone takes risks and has ambitions to make a better person with him/herself and everyone around them that they care about.
Adam Williams ENG2(8) Final Exam
Everyone has an "American Dream". It gives hope and inspiration to many people. The hope that they believe they can achieve certain things with a certain circumstance.
Many will spend a lifetime trying to achieve the "American Dream", but very few will actually live it. All the others will keep on dreaming, never knowing that the "American Dream" is to be happy with yourself not to be happy with the wealth.
This is were The Great Gatsby plays a major role.
Many will spend a lifetime trying to achieve the "American Dream", but very few will actually live it. All the others will keep on dreaming, never knowing that the "American Dream" is to be happy with yourself not to be happy with the wealth.
This is were The Great Gatsby plays a major role.
The American Dream
Every American has the aspiration to be healthy, have wealth and live an enjoyable life. They want to do the best and be the best. Many will chase the same dream, but only a few will successfully reach the American Dream. All the others will just keep on dreaming.
In the Taming of the Shrew, Hortensio and lucentio want Petruchio to get married to Katherine. She is a very wealthy woman but with little beauty. Petruchio is willing enough to marry such an ugly looking woman, all just for the money. Petruchio is one of many that is one the chase for the American Dream. Just like all the others he will do whatever to make that dream reality.
Mr. Gatsby was a victim of the American Dream as well, Gatsby believed that having loads of money, a big mansion and parties everyday was the life. He was a powerful man and was strictly business. His success was cut short by people who hate seeing others succeed, but themselves. Too much success can lead to many problems including death. That is why to many people the American Dream is just an illusion and to those who are really living it, watch out cause you might have a pack of haters behind your back.
In the Taming of the Shrew, Hortensio and lucentio want Petruchio to get married to Katherine. She is a very wealthy woman but with little beauty. Petruchio is willing enough to marry such an ugly looking woman, all just for the money. Petruchio is one of many that is one the chase for the American Dream. Just like all the others he will do whatever to make that dream reality.
Mr. Gatsby was a victim of the American Dream as well, Gatsby believed that having loads of money, a big mansion and parties everyday was the life. He was a powerful man and was strictly business. His success was cut short by people who hate seeing others succeed, but themselves. Too much success can lead to many problems including death. That is why to many people the American Dream is just an illusion and to those who are really living it, watch out cause you might have a pack of haters behind your back.
Maria Trujillo ENG 2(8)-Final Exam
The American Dream
People that does not lived in the United State think that the American Dream exist because they see people in the television that have a great life in the United State and heard people about their great life.
In that moment is when they are staring to think that their life would be better in the United State because they can have things that they would never have in their land. They think is easy to get all those things they dream about it, but is not they have to work hard for it.
When people decide to go to the United State they notice is not easy as they though. They have to a green card an order to get a job. Also they need a green card too is to get an apartment to lived. To the ilegal people the life in not easy in the United State they are the people that suffer the most.
I don't think that the American Dream exist because my life is not great as we can say even I was born in the United State. My dream have not come out true. When they come out true I can say that I belived in the American Dream. Gatsby belived in the American Dream because he got rich and got all the things that he dream. So when I get my dream come out I"ll say it.
People that does not lived in the United State think that the American Dream exist because they see people in the television that have a great life in the United State and heard people about their great life.
In that moment is when they are staring to think that their life would be better in the United State because they can have things that they would never have in their land. They think is easy to get all those things they dream about it, but is not they have to work hard for it.
When people decide to go to the United State they notice is not easy as they though. They have to a green card an order to get a job. Also they need a green card too is to get an apartment to lived. To the ilegal people the life in not easy in the United State they are the people that suffer the most.
I don't think that the American Dream exist because my life is not great as we can say even I was born in the United State. My dream have not come out true. When they come out true I can say that I belived in the American Dream. Gatsby belived in the American Dream because he got rich and got all the things that he dream. So when I get my dream come out I"ll say it.
Janet Viramontes ENG 2(8)-FINAL EXAM
The American Dream is a dream that a person has when they first come to america. They hope to see a better place a nice place were they could rase a better famlie and money. But the rality is, is that somtimes is dosnt happen. The amreican dream is both and illusion and reality. Its and illusion because thats how you want your reality to come true.
My dream is to graudate and go to college. That is my illusion but in reality now is that i worked har to reach that far.
Amrican dream realtes to the Great Gatsby because hid dream was to marry daisy. But he couldnt because he was going to was. But when he came back he didnt have any money or house. So his dream was to become rich for the girl he loves.
His dream was to get daisy back and pick up where they left off. He got rich for her but not in the right way. He wanted to marry her and live together. But he new that he couldnt yet until she got divorced. The illusion of him was that he thought daisy loved him even though she was with and other guy.
Gatsby did come back from an other country and poor. But his mentor made his dream come true that made him realy rich. But gatsby never got his dream. He didnt work for it, he thought things would of been easy. He was worried about his illusions that in reality his dreams never made him happy. Gatsby is realted to an illusion and reality.
My dream is to graudate and go to college. That is my illusion but in reality now is that i worked har to reach that far.
Amrican dream realtes to the Great Gatsby because hid dream was to marry daisy. But he couldnt because he was going to was. But when he came back he didnt have any money or house. So his dream was to become rich for the girl he loves.
His dream was to get daisy back and pick up where they left off. He got rich for her but not in the right way. He wanted to marry her and live together. But he new that he couldnt yet until she got divorced. The illusion of him was that he thought daisy loved him even though she was with and other guy.
Gatsby did come back from an other country and poor. But his mentor made his dream come true that made him realy rich. But gatsby never got his dream. He didnt work for it, he thought things would of been easy. He was worried about his illusions that in reality his dreams never made him happy. Gatsby is realted to an illusion and reality.
ORLANDO_RAMIREZ____ENG 2(8) - FINAL EXAM
The American Dream is a symbol for opportunity wealth and happiness, for many immigrants its what derived them to come and stay in this country. the American Dream is just a dream a never ending illusion that confuses people into chasing this so called opportunity. the American Dream to many people involves money and power, allot of people do come to achieve this but can they be happy while in process. Money and power never balances with happiness.
An example of this comes form one the greatest literature novels; "The Great Gatsby". James Gatz , also known as Gatsby, wasn't a fictional character. To many he was considered a bootlegger, someone that exports alcohol while alcohol was illegal, while so many consider him a bootlegger, this also considered fact about the man. Gatsby was a very lonely he barely had friends and the friends he had were barely loyal to him, the cause of all this was money and his power, he was so upsest with money he eventually got corrupted and lost everything in the end.
Gatsby thought he could find happiness by finding his so called love. Even then money took that away from him.
The American Dream will always be an illusion. People will always whant more then what they got it is just the sad reality of humans. It is our nature to whant more then what they got and then some.
An example of this comes form one the greatest literature novels; "The Great Gatsby". James Gatz , also known as Gatsby, wasn't a fictional character. To many he was considered a bootlegger, someone that exports alcohol while alcohol was illegal, while so many consider him a bootlegger, this also considered fact about the man. Gatsby was a very lonely he barely had friends and the friends he had were barely loyal to him, the cause of all this was money and his power, he was so upsest with money he eventually got corrupted and lost everything in the end.
Gatsby thought he could find happiness by finding his so called love. Even then money took that away from him.
The American Dream will always be an illusion. People will always whant more then what they got it is just the sad reality of humans. It is our nature to whant more then what they got and then some.
cain villanueva eng 8
Every person has an american dream to come to the united states. They come here for better life to be happy. They are inspired just to live here and get away fron there country.They come to provide for there family.
In the Gatsby story I believe that he has a american dream to live as happily as he can. There is always struggle in life. Like in Gatsby situation when he came back from ythe war he was penny less so he had to work his way up to get what he wont'ed. As he got richhe still was not happy because he did not have the girl of his dream.
So comparing both of the american dream and Gatsby story I believe that Gatsby did not complete his American dream because he was not satisfy with his life.So there you have on both the American dream and Gatsby. So it shows to come that everything is not as beutiful as you think in America.
In the Gatsby story I believe that he has a american dream to live as happily as he can. There is always struggle in life. Like in Gatsby situation when he came back from ythe war he was penny less so he had to work his way up to get what he wont'ed. As he got richhe still was not happy because he did not have the girl of his dream.
So comparing both of the american dream and Gatsby story I believe that Gatsby did not complete his American dream because he was not satisfy with his life.So there you have on both the American dream and Gatsby. So it shows to come that everything is not as beutiful as you think in America.
Kyale Rollins ENG 2(8) - FINAL EXAM
The American dream can be what ever you want it to be. It can be the success and riches that makes you happy or love a family or even just being able to do whatever you want. It just all depends on who you are and what makes you happy. But there are times you have to do things or not do things you want to do to gain that dream. The perfect example of that would be Jay Gatsby in The Great Gatsby.
His dream is to be with daisy but he feels to do so he must be rich and successful. With a huge house, a nice car and huge parties he try’s to draw his long lost love into his dream. To do this he has to go to war and get many metals, go to oxford, and sell illegal alcohol. Even though he does these things he still can’t bring his love back to him which just shatters his dream. But he does live the ideal American dream which is to be successful and rich. And that is the life that tom wants to live.
Tom is the perfect example for the ideal American dream because he has loads of money, nice houses, beautiful cars and a trophy wife. He is just a possession loving man he brags about his life to everyone he comes into contact with. The first time nick goes to his house you see his arrogance and his possessive nature. Most people strive for this dream just so they can have nice things but as tom realizes they’re just items as he begins to lose the things he hold dearest. But just having money and nice things isn’t my ideal dream. That’s why nicks dream appeals to me so much.
Nick just lives his life and doesn’t really care about money and riches. To him the most important things are friends and family. He is probably the most laid back person in the story. He is always there for daisy he comforts here an actually notices what makes her happy. And as he gets attached to Jordan he loves her more an more. He is one of those people who id=s ok with a small house and unattended grass.
If I had to pick some ones dream for my own life I would pick nicks because it’s the best one to live by and that is how I live my life now. Or try to anyways. So your dream really is anything you can make it. You just have to be willing to strive for it.
His dream is to be with daisy but he feels to do so he must be rich and successful. With a huge house, a nice car and huge parties he try’s to draw his long lost love into his dream. To do this he has to go to war and get many metals, go to oxford, and sell illegal alcohol. Even though he does these things he still can’t bring his love back to him which just shatters his dream. But he does live the ideal American dream which is to be successful and rich. And that is the life that tom wants to live.
Tom is the perfect example for the ideal American dream because he has loads of money, nice houses, beautiful cars and a trophy wife. He is just a possession loving man he brags about his life to everyone he comes into contact with. The first time nick goes to his house you see his arrogance and his possessive nature. Most people strive for this dream just so they can have nice things but as tom realizes they’re just items as he begins to lose the things he hold dearest. But just having money and nice things isn’t my ideal dream. That’s why nicks dream appeals to me so much.
Nick just lives his life and doesn’t really care about money and riches. To him the most important things are friends and family. He is probably the most laid back person in the story. He is always there for daisy he comforts here an actually notices what makes her happy. And as he gets attached to Jordan he loves her more an more. He is one of those people who id=s ok with a small house and unattended grass.
If I had to pick some ones dream for my own life I would pick nicks because it’s the best one to live by and that is how I live my life now. Or try to anyways. So your dream really is anything you can make it. You just have to be willing to strive for it.
Solomon Rollins ENG 8 - Final Exam
The American Dream Final
Millions of people ask themselves every single day whether the American Dream is a reality or an illusion. Some say that its reality. Some say it’s an illusion. And some say its both, depending on who you are or your determination. I believe its both. It just depends on your determination.
It’s portrayed in The Great Gatsby. Gatsby himself became an achiever of the American Dream through determination to succeed in life. He had started at a young age. Making a list of what is important and how to succeed. Than as he went on in life, even in his lowest stage in life he was still determined to succeed. No matter what he had to do to become a success. He even shared his wealth with others by throwing parties (even if it was to get Daisy to come to one).
Than there’s those who don’t have the determination. Whether it be because someone convinced them that they would never be successful, no matter what they did (this comes in case of our school, so many kids are told they’ll never amount to nothing and then listen to it), or whether they’re just to lazy to even try. Another example would be Myrtle Wilson. The woman never tried. She basically slacked off and pretended to be successful with her fancy clothes and the fancy parties. Than there’s also Jordan and Daisy; who’s success was just handed to them. These three women really didn’t try and trampled those who ever stood against them. (Even if it was the ones they loved.)
Finally there are those where it’s in between for them. You have those that at one time try and succeed but then get to a point and give up and just lay back and become comfortable with mediocre life. Like Nick Carraway. He just goes through life striving for better life, yet still goes from job to job not really caring where they go or what they do. He just has his little house surrounded by all the mansions with all his friends that will take care of him. His little job where, he’s not important but just does enough to satisfy his boss. He just snuffs off the success; to comfortable with his way of life that he’s lost his drive and determination to succeed.
So, yeah it is both a reality and an illusion. It just all comes down to haw much you want it. How comfortable you are with just mediocre or how lazy you are. But the American Dream is reality to those who try and an illusion to those who don’t or a little of both to those who get to a certain point and than just give up on it.
Millions of people ask themselves every single day whether the American Dream is a reality or an illusion. Some say that its reality. Some say it’s an illusion. And some say its both, depending on who you are or your determination. I believe its both. It just depends on your determination.
It’s portrayed in The Great Gatsby. Gatsby himself became an achiever of the American Dream through determination to succeed in life. He had started at a young age. Making a list of what is important and how to succeed. Than as he went on in life, even in his lowest stage in life he was still determined to succeed. No matter what he had to do to become a success. He even shared his wealth with others by throwing parties (even if it was to get Daisy to come to one).
Than there’s those who don’t have the determination. Whether it be because someone convinced them that they would never be successful, no matter what they did (this comes in case of our school, so many kids are told they’ll never amount to nothing and then listen to it), or whether they’re just to lazy to even try. Another example would be Myrtle Wilson. The woman never tried. She basically slacked off and pretended to be successful with her fancy clothes and the fancy parties. Than there’s also Jordan and Daisy; who’s success was just handed to them. These three women really didn’t try and trampled those who ever stood against them. (Even if it was the ones they loved.)
Finally there are those where it’s in between for them. You have those that at one time try and succeed but then get to a point and give up and just lay back and become comfortable with mediocre life. Like Nick Carraway. He just goes through life striving for better life, yet still goes from job to job not really caring where they go or what they do. He just has his little house surrounded by all the mansions with all his friends that will take care of him. His little job where, he’s not important but just does enough to satisfy his boss. He just snuffs off the success; to comfortable with his way of life that he’s lost his drive and determination to succeed.
So, yeah it is both a reality and an illusion. It just all comes down to haw much you want it. How comfortable you are with just mediocre or how lazy you are. But the American Dream is reality to those who try and an illusion to those who don’t or a little of both to those who get to a certain point and than just give up on it.
Ofelia Sanchez ENG 2(8)
The American Dream is a hope that many people have. Many foreigners come to America to become more in life, to get things that was impossible to have in their native land. A better job to start with is the most important one to become better in America. You need experience to do anything not just here in America but in every country. An education is a must to succeed in America. An education will provide you and your family the comfort of living a more stress free life, simply because you won't need to worry about expenses.
To achieve the American Dream you also need to be willing to work hard. You have to have the heart set to accomplish your goals. If your not willing to do that then there is a slight chance you'll put off your goals and dreams. Also have the courage to try different things, even if you think its impossible to do. Many people give up in their dreams, just because they don't see results instantly. But thats one thing no one should ever do, is give up. If you really want something just be the best you can be. The American Dream is not just about getting rich or famous. Its about being free to do what you want and speak whenever you feel the need to speak. To have the opportunity to be yourself.
The relationship between the American Dream and The Great Gatsby is similar in many ways. Gatsby came to this country to better himself. He did the American Dream in just couple of years. He set his mind to it and achieved his goals. Gatsby wanted to be better and well respected and thats what he did. He made his dream happen simply to have what he was never able to get in his country.
Gatsby got rich the easy way, with the help of his mentor. Either way he accomplished what he wanted. He had a rough time getting where he wanted, but he never gave up. Gatsby ended up with everything he ever wanted. Thats how any dream could turn out a reality or just another illusion.
To achieve the American Dream you also need to be willing to work hard. You have to have the heart set to accomplish your goals. If your not willing to do that then there is a slight chance you'll put off your goals and dreams. Also have the courage to try different things, even if you think its impossible to do. Many people give up in their dreams, just because they don't see results instantly. But thats one thing no one should ever do, is give up. If you really want something just be the best you can be. The American Dream is not just about getting rich or famous. Its about being free to do what you want and speak whenever you feel the need to speak. To have the opportunity to be yourself.
The relationship between the American Dream and The Great Gatsby is similar in many ways. Gatsby came to this country to better himself. He did the American Dream in just couple of years. He set his mind to it and achieved his goals. Gatsby wanted to be better and well respected and thats what he did. He made his dream happen simply to have what he was never able to get in his country.
Gatsby got rich the easy way, with the help of his mentor. Either way he accomplished what he wanted. He had a rough time getting where he wanted, but he never gave up. Gatsby ended up with everything he ever wanted. Thats how any dream could turn out a reality or just another illusion.
Mele Pasa ENG2(8) - FINAL EXAM
Theme:
Gender Roles: Men vs Women
Texts used in essay:
The Great Gatsby (F. Scott Fitzgerald)
Taming of the Shrew (William Shakespeare)
In the texts The Taming of the Shrew and The Great Gatsby, Men vs Women is a clear issue that shows how different gender roles are. They show how women are mistreated and have high expectations from the men in the texts.
In the Taming of the Shrew, the women are assumed to be obedient to what is expected of them Katherine is a character who does not agree witht his idea of women being obedient. I like how she stands up for herself and that she does not agree with her father and how he tells her what to do. Bianca, on the other hand, does what her father tells her to. She is very sweet and obedient but seriously, to me shes a disgrace to women because she is so easy trick, manipulate and walk all over. In the Great Gatsby, Daisy is expected to stay home and and be a mother to her daughter. Instead she does what she likes behind her husbands back. All three of these women do not show what the characteristics of what a real woman should be like. Because they are taken for granted, the characteristics, behaviour and attitudes of these women are not so great. In Bianca's case she wouldn't feel this way because shes a spoilt brat.
In both the Taming of the Shrew and the Grat Gatsby, the male roles of the characters show that they have high expectations of the women and they do whatever they like. Baptista, Katherine's father, expects her to be more like Bianca. Petruchio also expects Katherine to be obedient as his wife, to do whatever he says and in the end he accomplishes this. He turns Katherine into an obedient wife. In the Great Gatsby, Tom expects Daisy to stay home all day with their daughter. Not to go out, unless she goes with him. Also in the Great Gatsby, Gatsby expects Daisy to give all that up. To be his lover. To leave her husband and child for him. He wants her to say that she never loved Tom. Gatsby could have ended up with Daisy but it was his high expectations of her that killed it. I believe if he didn't expect too much of her, she would have left Tom.
Both texts have shown that male roles are much more different to womens. It's like men are seen as masters, and women are seen as slavesbecause women are highly expected to be obedient to what is asked of them and they are commonly taken for granted.
Gender Roles: Men vs Women
Texts used in essay:
The Great Gatsby (F. Scott Fitzgerald)
Taming of the Shrew (William Shakespeare)
In the texts The Taming of the Shrew and The Great Gatsby, Men vs Women is a clear issue that shows how different gender roles are. They show how women are mistreated and have high expectations from the men in the texts.
In the Taming of the Shrew, the women are assumed to be obedient to what is expected of them Katherine is a character who does not agree witht his idea of women being obedient. I like how she stands up for herself and that she does not agree with her father and how he tells her what to do. Bianca, on the other hand, does what her father tells her to. She is very sweet and obedient but seriously, to me shes a disgrace to women because she is so easy trick, manipulate and walk all over. In the Great Gatsby, Daisy is expected to stay home and and be a mother to her daughter. Instead she does what she likes behind her husbands back. All three of these women do not show what the characteristics of what a real woman should be like. Because they are taken for granted, the characteristics, behaviour and attitudes of these women are not so great. In Bianca's case she wouldn't feel this way because shes a spoilt brat.
In both the Taming of the Shrew and the Grat Gatsby, the male roles of the characters show that they have high expectations of the women and they do whatever they like. Baptista, Katherine's father, expects her to be more like Bianca. Petruchio also expects Katherine to be obedient as his wife, to do whatever he says and in the end he accomplishes this. He turns Katherine into an obedient wife. In the Great Gatsby, Tom expects Daisy to stay home all day with their daughter. Not to go out, unless she goes with him. Also in the Great Gatsby, Gatsby expects Daisy to give all that up. To be his lover. To leave her husband and child for him. He wants her to say that she never loved Tom. Gatsby could have ended up with Daisy but it was his high expectations of her that killed it. I believe if he didn't expect too much of her, she would have left Tom.
Both texts have shown that male roles are much more different to womens. It's like men are seen as masters, and women are seen as slavesbecause women are highly expected to be obedient to what is asked of them and they are commonly taken for granted.
ALEXIS BONILLA___ENG 2(8) - FINAL EXAM
In the United States immigrants sway from their country's to start a new beginning. This wanting of a new beginning is sparked by a belief, a rumor called The American Dream. The American Dream is an exaggerated idea that in a way. Gives motivation to the people who are near giving up.
The American dream is something that everyone wants. But struggle to achieve this goal of wealth, happiness, good health, and of course love. The American Dream is just an illusion that motivates a person to continue in the reality. The American Dream is hope to people for new and better possibilities.
In the Great Gatsby for example, James Gatz is obsessed with Daisy Buchanan. His first love but in a sudden change of fate. James and Daisy meet themselves in a fork in the road and their paths diverged.
James Gatz thrives threw life for seven years. He was becoming wealthy in corrupt ways and James Gatz changes his name to the elegant sounding Jay Gatsby. He put his new name to good use, making it well known by society. He was now young, wealthy, and well known he had it all except happiness. Then he finds Daisy but she has a family now. Gatsby being so obsessed doesn't care and wants her back to live in his dream world. But in the end Gatsby is murdered and all his accomplishments, flushed all away and so close to achieving them.
He had the American Dream in his hands but when you got their it was no longer a dream or an illusion. It was reality, its life at its best just stop asking for more and just cherish it and live it. because one day that believer will be there. It will be hard times and good times but they'll be there someday.
The American dream is something that everyone wants. But struggle to achieve this goal of wealth, happiness, good health, and of course love. The American Dream is just an illusion that motivates a person to continue in the reality. The American Dream is hope to people for new and better possibilities.
In the Great Gatsby for example, James Gatz is obsessed with Daisy Buchanan. His first love but in a sudden change of fate. James and Daisy meet themselves in a fork in the road and their paths diverged.
James Gatz thrives threw life for seven years. He was becoming wealthy in corrupt ways and James Gatz changes his name to the elegant sounding Jay Gatsby. He put his new name to good use, making it well known by society. He was now young, wealthy, and well known he had it all except happiness. Then he finds Daisy but she has a family now. Gatsby being so obsessed doesn't care and wants her back to live in his dream world. But in the end Gatsby is murdered and all his accomplishments, flushed all away and so close to achieving them.
He had the American Dream in his hands but when you got their it was no longer a dream or an illusion. It was reality, its life at its best just stop asking for more and just cherish it and live it. because one day that believer will be there. It will be hard times and good times but they'll be there someday.
Richard Solonia ENG 2 (8) Final Exam
In the Great Gatsby, the American Dream is a main theme in the story. It shows how people change after they make money and how their relationships with other people change. But the American Dream isn’t what everyone expects it to be.
Jay Gatsby was a poor boy before the war and until he met Wolfsheim. He was James Gatz and changed his name as soon as he got rich. That’s one way how someone changes after getting rich. He also changed his lifestyle by having a mansion with a large area of land and throws parties almost every weekend.
Gatsby throws large parties. One reason I think he throws large parties but not mentioned in the book was to have some popularity and the other reason in being to hopefully someday to meet Daisy again at one of his parties. Daisy was his girlfriend before he went to war and he wanted to be with her again.
In the American Dream, big parts of it is settling down and live in a nice home with a perfect American family. Gatsby finally gets Daisy’s attention at one of the parties he threw and wanted to be with her again. Daisy is married to Tom Buchanan and he is heart broken. The American Dream is about trying to get rich and succeed in life from failures and attempts. A good social life is one part and having a perfect American family is another. There were some failed attempts Gatsby had. His last dream was to be with Daisy again but she was married to someone else. That must have been a huge failure for him. That’s why the Great Gatsby is a good example of the American Dream.
Jay Gatsby was a poor boy before the war and until he met Wolfsheim. He was James Gatz and changed his name as soon as he got rich. That’s one way how someone changes after getting rich. He also changed his lifestyle by having a mansion with a large area of land and throws parties almost every weekend.
Gatsby throws large parties. One reason I think he throws large parties but not mentioned in the book was to have some popularity and the other reason in being to hopefully someday to meet Daisy again at one of his parties. Daisy was his girlfriend before he went to war and he wanted to be with her again.
In the American Dream, big parts of it is settling down and live in a nice home with a perfect American family. Gatsby finally gets Daisy’s attention at one of the parties he threw and wanted to be with her again. Daisy is married to Tom Buchanan and he is heart broken. The American Dream is about trying to get rich and succeed in life from failures and attempts. A good social life is one part and having a perfect American family is another. There were some failed attempts Gatsby had. His last dream was to be with Daisy again but she was married to someone else. That must have been a huge failure for him. That’s why the Great Gatsby is a good example of the American Dream.
Frances Reyes, ENG 2(8)- FINAL EXAM
The Great Gatsby used the American Dream as big part of the idea in the story. But, Is the American Dream really possible? Or is there even such thing as an American Dream? This is something many people say they are going for. But, in reality what is this ambition everyone is working so hard for? Money? Happiness? Luxury?
This beautiful story tells us how a man works so hard for love. How he accomplicious this so called American Dream to be with the person he loves. For this love he need money. Knowing that Dasiy his love was a wealthy women with a good family name. As though for him, he was a poor young man. Gatsby knew he need to be wealthy too. Just to even think about being with Dasiy.
He started working for this Dream. To become a wealthy man and be successful. His ambition to be with Dasiy was what made him want this so bad. To get money even in an illegale way. He was a smart young man that soon learned the bootleg business. He bootleged alcohol to win all his money. He was soon a really wealthy man. He had acopplished his dream to become rich. His American Dream came true. He had money.
With all this money and all the success why was he not happy then. Why was his story not a happy ending? All his money could not buy him love. It could not make Dasiy love him as much as he loved her. Hit could not make her leave everything behinde to leave with him. All his money did not bring him happiness.
So you see, this is what i think about. What is this so called American Dream? To me it really does not excist. Its just life that we need to live. Live for what can make us happy. Have goals to reach, be ambitious on everything you do. But mostly enjoy what you have.
This beautiful story tells us how a man works so hard for love. How he accomplicious this so called American Dream to be with the person he loves. For this love he need money. Knowing that Dasiy his love was a wealthy women with a good family name. As though for him, he was a poor young man. Gatsby knew he need to be wealthy too. Just to even think about being with Dasiy.
He started working for this Dream. To become a wealthy man and be successful. His ambition to be with Dasiy was what made him want this so bad. To get money even in an illegale way. He was a smart young man that soon learned the bootleg business. He bootleged alcohol to win all his money. He was soon a really wealthy man. He had acopplished his dream to become rich. His American Dream came true. He had money.
With all this money and all the success why was he not happy then. Why was his story not a happy ending? All his money could not buy him love. It could not make Dasiy love him as much as he loved her. Hit could not make her leave everything behinde to leave with him. All his money did not bring him happiness.
So you see, this is what i think about. What is this so called American Dream? To me it really does not excist. Its just life that we need to live. Live for what can make us happy. Have goals to reach, be ambitious on everything you do. But mostly enjoy what you have.
Rigoberto Rivera ENG 2(8) - FINAL EXAM
One big theme we addressed this semester was the "American Dream." A book that we read that delt withthis theme was "The Great Gastby." In this essay Im going to write about how the American Dream was a reality or an illusion.
In the book "The GreatGatsby"theres a story of a man named James Gatsby who tries to achieve his American Dream. Which was to be wealthy, which he achieves. But he was never really happy when he was rich, untill he met up with his old lost love. Agirl named Dasiy Bucannon. Then he starts to learn that money isn't everything in the world(even though it wold be nice to have money). So i think he started to find out that there was more to the American Dream then he had thought.
For me my American Dream is to be happy, wealthy, and to be surrounded by the people I love. I would say my American Dream can be reality, because I'm alomst always surrounded by the people I love. If that were to happen then i would alwasy be happy and charish every moment. The only thing that would be an illusion wold be to be very wealthy. I think i might just be middle class wealthy. Which would be okay with me i wouldn't mind. But I'd like to be the higher part of the middle class.
I think it all comes down to what your American Dream is. Because everyones American Dream could be different, but you never know. So your American dream can be either a reality or an illusion, depending on your dream.
In the book "The GreatGatsby"theres a story of a man named James Gatsby who tries to achieve his American Dream. Which was to be wealthy, which he achieves. But he was never really happy when he was rich, untill he met up with his old lost love. Agirl named Dasiy Bucannon. Then he starts to learn that money isn't everything in the world(even though it wold be nice to have money). So i think he started to find out that there was more to the American Dream then he had thought.
For me my American Dream is to be happy, wealthy, and to be surrounded by the people I love. I would say my American Dream can be reality, because I'm alomst always surrounded by the people I love. If that were to happen then i would alwasy be happy and charish every moment. The only thing that would be an illusion wold be to be very wealthy. I think i might just be middle class wealthy. Which would be okay with me i wouldn't mind. But I'd like to be the higher part of the middle class.
I think it all comes down to what your American Dream is. Because everyones American Dream could be different, but you never know. So your American dream can be either a reality or an illusion, depending on your dream.
Miguel Ramos ENG- Final Exam
The American dream can be seen in The Great Gatsby because he has what we all want, which is money. For most people money is the American dream because they feel that their problems will be over when they are rich. In Gatsby's case he had the money but not the happiness. What he wanted most in life was Daisy, which is the reason he set out to become rich. When he returned he discovered that Daisy had married for the money and not waited for him to return.
Another part of the American dream is settling down and having a family. Gatsby was not able to do this because the girl of his dreams is married. He loves someone that he can't have. He did not really have any respect unless you wanted to party at his house. When he died he was forgotten like nothing.
In Hamlet, the American dream is being wealthy as well. Hamlet is the son of a king. However the American dream is disrupted when Hamlet's uncle kills his dad in order to be crowned king. Soon after Hamlet's mom marries the uncle and he becomes king. The king becomes a thing of the past because everybody thinks the king dies from a snake bite. Hamlet, enraged by all of this, is suspicious of his fathers death. Soon after he is visited by a spirit which turns out to be his father, who tells him what really happened.
After he hears his father he sets up a play similar to his family in which the uncle kills the king to let the uncle that he knows. The American dream is only here because of the money, power, and respect that they have. There is no happiness at all. In a way you could say that the American dream is an illusion in this story.
Another part of the American dream is settling down and having a family. Gatsby was not able to do this because the girl of his dreams is married. He loves someone that he can't have. He did not really have any respect unless you wanted to party at his house. When he died he was forgotten like nothing.
In Hamlet, the American dream is being wealthy as well. Hamlet is the son of a king. However the American dream is disrupted when Hamlet's uncle kills his dad in order to be crowned king. Soon after Hamlet's mom marries the uncle and he becomes king. The king becomes a thing of the past because everybody thinks the king dies from a snake bite. Hamlet, enraged by all of this, is suspicious of his fathers death. Soon after he is visited by a spirit which turns out to be his father, who tells him what really happened.
After he hears his father he sets up a play similar to his family in which the uncle kills the king to let the uncle that he knows. The American dream is only here because of the money, power, and respect that they have. There is no happiness at all. In a way you could say that the American dream is an illusion in this story.
Marsella Ramirez 4th period FINAL ESSAY
Many people think that fortune, money, and great luxuries are all part of life's necessities and wants, but all those things lead to one "big" thing. and that is called "the American Dream". Its what us as people dream to have, but can't because its just way too far from being real. But it's not just about having money and fortune, the "American Dream" is also about LOVE and HAPPINESS.
In the story the "Great Gatsby", Gatsby had reached part of his dream, but all that gave him nothing because in reality he did have everything, but he lost everything. He lost the only person he fell in love with all because he wanted the money. In my opinion I don't think that no one has reached fully the "American Dream" only because they either died or they didn't have the love of someone special.
The "American Dream" is just full of crap, its just all make believe nonsense that people put in their heads thinking that if they dream hard enough great things will happen, but Illusions are far from being perfect.
In the story the "Great Gatsby", Gatsby had reached part of his dream, but all that gave him nothing because in reality he did have everything, but he lost everything. He lost the only person he fell in love with all because he wanted the money. In my opinion I don't think that no one has reached fully the "American Dream" only because they either died or they didn't have the love of someone special.
The "American Dream" is just full of crap, its just all make believe nonsense that people put in their heads thinking that if they dream hard enough great things will happen, but Illusions are far from being perfect.
Raquell Valdez ENG2(8)-FINAL EXAM
The Amercian Dream compared to the Great Gatsby they sre very simialr in many ways Jay Gatsby is very much living the dream with the fame, money, woman, cars and so on but in the end he wasnt likeing the dream to much till he was dead. In all reality the American Dream is a load of crock all though some people make there way to the American Dream and I give them much respect but the only other waey you will ever live the Amercian Dream is in your sleep that's why they call it the American Dream is because in only happens when your a sleep and that's the truth......
David Smith 4* FINAL ESSAY
The American Dream, fact or fiction? Most believe that its real, and all strive for it. the American Dream is not only money, fame, and houses, it's love, happiness, and trust.
Take the great Gatsby for example Gatsby was rich, famous, and had it all except love and happiness that's why Gatsby wanted daisy back in his life. But tom the racist, rich, man that gets everything he wants wasn't liking that. Even though he himself was cheating with myrtle.
Take the great Gatsby for example Gatsby was rich, famous, and had it all except love and happiness that's why Gatsby wanted daisy back in his life. But tom the racist, rich, man that gets everything he wants wasn't liking that. Even though he himself was cheating with myrtle.
So to me nobody in this book reached the American dream because they had died or had not ended up were the wanted to be
angel roman final 4th period
THE AMERICAN DREAM
to truly understand th american dream you must 1st discuss ehat happiness is to you. the pursuit of happiness is what we strive for, but unfortunately a long lifes path we often stray. the definition of happiness is truly defined by the person pursuing it . in the Great Gatsby the american dream is sattired as a lust for parties , money , and women . but Gatsby dream was not that of money but love...although it cost him dearly.
IT was a confusing t ime fwhen the american dream was fabricated . it was meant to be a beacon a light of freedom in a dark oppressed world but this once proud symbollic teardrop of illumination fell into a tainted river of darkness cast out with what god would call sin but buisness men call "fair exchange".
So the question stands still what is our american dream? a corrupt joyride for money and power as they ride across the faces of those that once walked along side him as friends and neighbors ? or a tragicly poetic ballad of a struggle for love and inner tranquility i question this because Gatsby achieved the generic american dream of money and power only to achieve his personal american dream of love but for all his riches he got no love in the end his boundless love
and money served him an ill fate and he was murded .
But Tom on the otherhand went virtually unscaved like nothing had ever happened in his own little utopia . so......Gatsby wanted love and was murdered? While tom wanted money and women and still got what he desired to me this speacks more than just that ending. Gatsby worked his whole life for everything he had and did it for the sole purpose of finding his lost love again and was killed for it ,while tom had everything handed to him and after Gatsby's death continued ans if nothing happened it tells the ancient tale of irony . if thats our dream what does that potray for the struggle of good and evil.
in conclusion what the definition of life is is up for vast interpretation and re anylization .
The american dream being comprised of the pursuit of happiness , for some its and impossible anf fanastic creature of wonder and majesty that they will never catch ...but for others that beautiful and majestic beast is easy to capture if they can shoot out its kneevcaps 1st
to truly understand th american dream you must 1st discuss ehat happiness is to you. the pursuit of happiness is what we strive for, but unfortunately a long lifes path we often stray. the definition of happiness is truly defined by the person pursuing it . in the Great Gatsby the american dream is sattired as a lust for parties , money , and women . but Gatsby dream was not that of money but love...although it cost him dearly.
IT was a confusing t ime fwhen the american dream was fabricated . it was meant to be a beacon a light of freedom in a dark oppressed world but this once proud symbollic teardrop of illumination fell into a tainted river of darkness cast out with what god would call sin but buisness men call "fair exchange".
So the question stands still what is our american dream? a corrupt joyride for money and power as they ride across the faces of those that once walked along side him as friends and neighbors ? or a tragicly poetic ballad of a struggle for love and inner tranquility i question this because Gatsby achieved the generic american dream of money and power only to achieve his personal american dream of love but for all his riches he got no love in the end his boundless love
and money served him an ill fate and he was murded .
But Tom on the otherhand went virtually unscaved like nothing had ever happened in his own little utopia . so......Gatsby wanted love and was murdered? While tom wanted money and women and still got what he desired to me this speacks more than just that ending. Gatsby worked his whole life for everything he had and did it for the sole purpose of finding his lost love again and was killed for it ,while tom had everything handed to him and after Gatsby's death continued ans if nothing happened it tells the ancient tale of irony . if thats our dream what does that potray for the struggle of good and evil.
in conclusion what the definition of life is is up for vast interpretation and re anylization .
The american dream being comprised of the pursuit of happiness , for some its and impossible anf fanastic creature of wonder and majesty that they will never catch ...but for others that beautiful and majestic beast is easy to capture if they can shoot out its kneevcaps 1st
Beverly Wilson ENG 8 Final Exam
The roles of women and men rarely change, women most of the time are treated dumb and act dumb.Were men are smart and are the hero's of the story. In "The Great Gatsby" they show the very different roles of men and women. Some roles change in the story but most stay the same.
The first point in the story is that the men are in control of everything, if Tom is not in control of his women his not happy. Meanwhile the women cant live without the men supporting them. They both are stock into these common roles of men and women.
The women are mostly their to be dumb and have no real oppion. Daisy hopes her daughter will be beautiful and dumb. Daisy just wants attention from any man she can get it from. She is a common role of women, to stay at home and take care of the kids not ever thinking past her husband.
Jordan though take a different role she is a single working woman who is in a mans sport. In some ways though she is still in a woman's role. She is dumb at moments and is in every ones business. She is still looking for a husband.
Both women and men rarely step out of their common role they are put in. The men make the money and the women have the kids. The men think for themself and the women keep to themself.
Ubaldo G. Torres ENG (8) - Final Exam
The American Dream
The American Dream is just an illusion that this nation has. People come to America mostly for one reason. That reason is to be rich and wealthy. But being rich and wealthy leads to make people think that everything is going to be good for them when in reality it really isn't.
For years and years the American dream has been to have a great career which is to have a good job that will pay you really good money and will make you rich thinking that's all you need in life. Being rich is something wanted by about every American in this nation and that's basically what the American dream is all about. They feel like being rich will bring happiness into their lives.
In reality the America Dream is just a step closer to the destruction of your social life. Being being rich and not being able to control your money and life which are desires will mess everything up. For example in the Great Gatsby everyone was rich and the women just wanted to be with the rich men and that's where everything crashes because rich men think they can get anything just because they have money and they don't realize that they aren't the only ones with money because there are a lot more people that are rich and wealthy but because those men are all into their little illusion about succeeding to get the American Dream, they don't care about anything else.
A big mistake that is caused about the American Dream is that the rich think that they can buy love with money like in Gatsby when Gatsby tried to attract and make Daisy fall in love with him with money and she did love him but she was also married and in love with Tom because he was rich too and that shows us that you might be loved with money but it wont be true love that gives you happiness because at the end of the novel Gatsby ended up dieing and all of his American Dream was lost and gone in just a small amount of time. He ended up not getting loved by Daisy and most important he lost his life for the American dream. That shows us the real meaning that the American Dream is just a way of ruining your life and future if you don't know how to control everything that right way and be responsible. that's the the American Dream to me.
The American Dream is just an illusion that this nation has. People come to America mostly for one reason. That reason is to be rich and wealthy. But being rich and wealthy leads to make people think that everything is going to be good for them when in reality it really isn't.
For years and years the American dream has been to have a great career which is to have a good job that will pay you really good money and will make you rich thinking that's all you need in life. Being rich is something wanted by about every American in this nation and that's basically what the American dream is all about. They feel like being rich will bring happiness into their lives.
In reality the America Dream is just a step closer to the destruction of your social life. Being being rich and not being able to control your money and life which are desires will mess everything up. For example in the Great Gatsby everyone was rich and the women just wanted to be with the rich men and that's where everything crashes because rich men think they can get anything just because they have money and they don't realize that they aren't the only ones with money because there are a lot more people that are rich and wealthy but because those men are all into their little illusion about succeeding to get the American Dream, they don't care about anything else.
A big mistake that is caused about the American Dream is that the rich think that they can buy love with money like in Gatsby when Gatsby tried to attract and make Daisy fall in love with him with money and she did love him but she was also married and in love with Tom because he was rich too and that shows us that you might be loved with money but it wont be true love that gives you happiness because at the end of the novel Gatsby ended up dieing and all of his American Dream was lost and gone in just a small amount of time. He ended up not getting loved by Daisy and most important he lost his life for the American dream. That shows us the real meaning that the American Dream is just a way of ruining your life and future if you don't know how to control everything that right way and be responsible. that's the the American Dream to me.
Jazmin Valdez-- ENG 2 (8) - FINAL EXAM
Fortune, wealth, prosperity. All these words have one thing in common and only one thing, money. This is what the American Dream is made of.
Though in The Great Gatsby the American dream may seem so real and within reach. The sad truth is that its far from reach. This dream that we all have is nothing but just that a dream.
Jay Gatsby was able to reach his "dream" but at what cost? He lost the one person he truly loved, to money. In order to try to get his girl, Daisy, back he had to achieve fortune. A great amount too, He is from a completely different social class that required Daisy to marry into fortune. The American Dream doesn't only consist of wealth but happiness with the one you love, kids, and a beautiful house. Jay only achieved 1/4 of this dream.
Wealth is a reality but the Whole package that we call an American dream is nothing but a wisp of air in our little heads. An illusion that will only be a reality in our dreams.
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