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In God We Trust One Analysis

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My object, an American one dollar bill, addresses the idea of wealth and fortune. In examining the bill, one can notice that it is a faded-light green rectangle with George Washington and has the number 1 on all 4 corners on one side. On the other side it is a light forest green with a pyramid on the left and an eagle on the right, also including the number 1 on all 4 corners. This side also consists of the saying “In God We Trust One” in the center written in greyish black ink. It feels like paper and sounds like “kaching” in cartoons. The dollar bill is used by practically everyone and is used to buy just about anything since it is currency.
The dollar bill, more generalized as money, ties in with who I am because I’m not the most fortunate but then again not the least fortunate. People in my culture can relate because I have a lot of family that hustles and works for bills however, they are still grateful and aware others have it worse. I believe this says that my culture incorporates hardworking thankful people. …show more content…

The bill reminds me of always trying to get at least one dollar for chips or ice cream every time the ice cream man passed by. I would get happy when it was a dollar bill, cash, because it meant I wouldn't have to count the change. I’d say it has an impact on my life because it shaped me in the way where I remain grateful and work harder for a future that will benefit my family.
As a result, my object, the dollar bill, is valuable in my life because it makes me remember to appreciate the little things and strive for a bright future. It gives me motivation to give my family a fortunate life and to be wealthy. My goal is to not have to worry about a dollar bill, it might seem like it’s not a big deal but a dollar bill is worth hundreds of

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