English thesis

This term was first used by James Therus Lowe Adams in his book "American Epic" written in 193 1. He said: "The American Dream is" a land of dreams, where life should be better, richer and more fulfilling, and everyone has the opportunity to live according to their abilities or achievements. For the upper class in Europe, this is a dream that is difficult to fully explain, and too many of us are tired of it and don't trust it. This is not just a dream of a car and a high salary, but a dream of a social order, in which every man and woman will be able to reach their innate highest level and be recognized by others, regardless of the accidental situation of birth or status. ”(p.2 14-2 15)

In the American Declaration of Independence, our founding fathers: "… hold certain truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, and that the creator endowed them with certain inalienable rights, including life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." Will this emotion be regarded as the basis of the American dream?

Are the yeomen who leave the big cities in the east and seek happiness and their land in the unknown wilderness pursuing these inalienable rights? Is it their dream for immigrants to come to the United States to seek their life, freedom and pursuit of happiness? What does this World War II veteran's wish-to settle down and have a home, a car and a family-tell us about this growing dream? Can all Americans realize the American dream? Will Martin Luther King feel that his dream has come true? Did Malcolm X realize his dream?

Some people say that the American dream has become the pursuit of material prosperity. People work more hours to get bigger cars, more beautiful houses and the fruits of family prosperity, but they have less time to enjoy prosperity. Others say that the American dream is beyond the ability of the working class, and they have to work two jobs to ensure the survival of their families. Others look forward to a new American dream, paying less attention to fiscal revenue and paying more attention to a simple and fulfilling life.

Thomas Wolfe said, "... for everyone, regardless of his background, his shining and golden opportunity ... the right to live, the right to work, the right to be himself, and the right to be anything that his masculinity and his vision can combine."

Compensation lawsuit. In this article, Matthew Warshaw, a history professor at Central Connecticut State University, studies why so many Americans are persuaded to find these simple ways to realize their dreams.

How does one realize the American dream? The answer undoubtedly depends on one's definition of dreams, and there are many choices. John winthrop imagined a religious paradise in a "mountain city", and Martin Luther King Jr. dreamed of racial equality. Both of them yearn for perfection in their eyes. Scholars have recognized the widely different concepts of these pursuits of American Excellence. [2] However, one component of the American dream seems to be quite consistent: the pursuit of money. Few people will deny that Americans focus on the "almighty dollar." In a society that advocates capitalism and the motto "whoever gets the most toys when he dies wins", the ability to buy a big house and a good car separates those who are considered successful from those who are not. [3] However, the question remains, how can one achieve such success? How did the dream come true? For many Americans, this formula is an instant, albeit elusive, satisfaction. Too many Americans don't stick to traditional professional ethics, but place their hopes on money that they think is "easy". This article focuses on three phenomena in contemporary American society that successfully capture the pursuit of the American dream. Smart marketers convince their audiences that a new wave of TV game shows, lottery luck and profitable lawsuits are the way to get rich.

Getting rich overnight is not always the main part of dreams. Americans have always paid attention to thrift and hard work. During the colonial period, Benjamin Franklin gave people advice on "going to road to riches". Poor Richard's Yearbook suggests that "early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise." The key to wealth is hard work: "Hard work pays off debts," poor Richard insisted. [4] In the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Americans expanded Franklin's industrial concept into a labor ideology. For many people, the goal is not luxury wealth, but economic independence and opportunities for social progress through economic benefits. Abraham lincoln insisted that the greatness of the northern part of the United States lies in diligence so that everyone can prosper: "A cautious and penniless beginner works for wages for a while, and the rest of the money is used to buy tools or land for himself; Then he worked for a while by himself, and finally hired a new beginner to help him. This ... is free labor-a just, generous and prosperous system that opens the way for everyone. " [5]

In the process of industrialization after the civil war, many Americans have experienced deep suffering in the ever-changing economic environment. They found solace in the story of Horatio Alger, whose characters overcame adversity through diligence, perseverance, self-reliance and self-discipline. The ubiquitous legend of "starting from scratch" has become the cornerstone of American society; Anyone can succeed and gain wealth if he works hard. [6] Alger's characters' persistence in industry, Lincoln's ideal of free labor and Franklin's pragmatic motto have been further consolidated in the minds of Americans by adding a Protestant "work ethic" based on religion. [7] Many people believe that hard work can not only make people achieve economic success, but also show God's grace through this success.

Many scholars point out that the transformation of traditional American work ethics is directly related to the rise of industry. When the American industrialized assembly line production and machine-driven atmosphere swallowed up skilled workers, the work values changed greatly. [8] The aftermath of the Second World War intensified the transformation of moral concepts. Because of the vigorous development of consumer culture, Americans began to concentrate on material products. As one critic pointed out, "Consumed by the desire for status, material and acceptance, Americans have obviously lost their sense of individuality, thrift, hard work and craftsmanship as national characteristics." [9]

The result of this shift in professional ethics actually stimulated rather than weakened people's desire to realize the American dream. However, the real difference is that dreams have become a right, not something that needs to be realized. Many Americans no longer have illusions about a future that includes time, sweat and ultimate success. On the contrary, they covet the shortcut of wealth. Many people who are engaged in work regard work more as an inevitable evil until they make a fortune. This idea has been continued by large-scale marketing activities, which legalize the information that wealth can obtain quickly and easily. Whether through the TV entertainment industry, state lottery marketing activities or legal advertisements, Americans have been told time and time again that the road to financial success of the American dream is more luck than hard work.

What is the American Dream? James. Truslow Adams, the first person to use the term Truslow, wrote an American epic 193 1 in his book. He said: "The American Dream is that" everyone should live a beautiful and prosperous life, and everyone has opportunities according to their abilities and achievements. This is a difficult dream of the upper class in Europe, which can be fully explained. Too many of us are tired of it ourselves and don't trust it. Not only dream of having a car and a high salary, but every man and woman can get the most plump figure. They are born capable and recognized by others as the dream of social order, regardless of origin or location contingency. ”(p.2 14-2 15)

In the American Declaration of Independence, our founder said, "People believe that some truths are self-evident, that is, all men are created equal, and they are endowed with certain inalienable rights by their creator, including the right to life, liberty and the right to pursue happiness". Perhaps this emotion can be regarded as the basis of the American dream?

Did the yeomen who pursued these inalienable rights in the unknown Yuan Ye leave the big cities in the East to find happiness and their land? Immigrants who come to the United States to seek life, freedom, happiness and dreams? And what does the desire of World War II veterans-stability, home, car and family-tell us about this evolutionary dream? Can all Americans realize the American dream? Does Martin Luther King feel that his dream has come true? Did Malcolm X realize his dream?

Some people say that the American dream has become the pursuit of abundant raw materials-people work longer hours, drive bigger cars, own more luxurious houses and have richer families-but have less time to enjoy prosperity. Others say that the American dream is beyond the control of having to work two jobs to ensure family survival and work poverty. Others believe that the new American dream pays less attention to economic interests and pays more attention to living a simple and fulfilling life.

Thomas Wolff said, "... for everyone, regardless of his background, he shines with the light of opportunity ... Life and work are himself and become anything, and his adulthood and his vision may be combined to become himself".

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Traditionally, Americans have realized the American dream of success, fame and wealth through thrift and hard work. But 19 and the industrialization of the 20th century began to corrode dreams and replaced them with the philosophy of "get rich quickly". There are all kinds of temptations, but the escape strategy has evolved. Today, the three main ways to get rich quickly are the grand prize TV knowledge contest, the lottery in big trouble and the compensation lawsuit. In this article, Matthew Warshauer, a history professor at Central Connecticut State University, studies why many Americans are persuaded to find these simple ways to realize their dreams.

How does one realize the American dream? The answer undoubtedly depends on one's definition of dreams, and there are many choices. John winthrop imagined a religious paradise, in the "city" on the mountain. Martin Luther King dreamed of racial equality. Both of them look forward to the perfection in their eyes. Scholars have realized that the various ideas of these searches are excellent for the United States. [2] However, one part of the American dream seems to be very consistent: finding money. Some people deny that Americans are attracted by the "universal dollar" of society. Committed to capitalism and "when men die, most toys win", I have the ability to buy a big house and a complicated car from those who are considered successful and those who are not. [3], how to keep the problem, one to achieve this success? How to realize your dream? For many Americans, the achievement of convention is an instant, although it is an escape, it is also gratifying. Many Americans don't stick to the traditional concept of work, but place their hopes on money that they think is "easy". This article focuses on three phenomena in contemporary American society, which have successfully grasped the pursuit of the American dream. Smart marketers convince their viewers that a new round of TV knowledge contests, lucky draws and money-making lawsuits are the way to get rich.

Getting rich overnight has never been a major part of dreams. Americans have traditionally been committed to thrift and hard work. During the colonial period, Benjamin Franklin put forward "the man who goes to wealth". Poor Richard's Yearbook suggests that "early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise". The key to wealth is hard work: "Hard work pays off debts", poor Richard insisted. [4] Early Americans in China and expanded Franklin's industrial concept into a rigid ideological system. For many goals, it is best not to have extravagant wealth, but to have opportunities for economic independence and social progress and benefit from the economy. Abraham Lincoln insisted that the greatness of the northern United States lies in the fact that industry can make everyone rich: "A cautious and penniless world beginner earned a salary for a period of time and saved his savings by buying tools or land; Then work alone in other accounts, and fully hire another new beginner to help him. This ... is free labor-a just, generous and prosperous system that opens all the way. " [5]

In the process of industrialization after the civil war, many Americans experienced profound difficulties in the ever-changing economic environment. They found comfort in the legend of Horatio Alger, whose characters overcame adversity through diligence, perseverance, self-reliance and self-training. The ubiquitous legend of "old cloth for treasure" has become the cornerstone of American society; If they work hard, anyone who works can succeed and get wealth. [6] Alger's characters, Lincoln's ideal of free labor and Franklin's practical aphorism show their persistence in industry. Based on a religion, "the concept of work has increased", which has become more firm in the minds of Americans. [7] Many people believe that success through hard work will not only enable them to achieve economic success, but also show God's grace.

Many scholars have noticed that the change of American traditional work concept directly corresponds to the rise of industry. When assembly line production and machinery are driven by American atmospheric industry, the value of work has changed significantly. [8] With the progress of consumer culture and Americans' fascination with material products, the aftermath of World War II intensified the moral transformation. Due to the desire of the country, Americans have obviously lost their skills of independence, frugality, hard work and "being consumed as critics, material goods and adoptions" [9]

The result of this transformation actually inspires, rather than weakens, people's desire to realize the American dream in the concept of work. The real difference is that dreams have more right to work than some things. Many Americans are no longer willing to consider a future that includes time, sweat and ultimate success. Instead, they covet the shortcut to wealth. The idea of participating in the work is much richer as a necessary evil until it hits. The idea is that wealth can be obtained quickly and easily through large sales that legalize news. Through the TV entertainment industry and state-based lottery marketing, whether driving or legal advertising, Americans are once again told that in the American dream, the road to financial success is more luck than hard work.