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.
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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
Many are rich many are poor many have money many don’t. Have you ever had a moment where you did something selfish for desperation of money and karma hit you right back with a right hook?. And felt regret towards yourself. In the short story “Why, You Reckon” the author uses irony and dialogue, to show the audience that money can't buy happiness.
They underline the “own your soul” to highlight its importance and portray how its information is related to money. The arrangement of the message is presented in a manner where it is straightforward and organized clearly which presents its significance. Additionally, the artist use of the twenty-dollar bill symbolizes that it is “regular” money and appeals to the public rather than specific group of people. Utilizing the twenty, the artist showcases that it is a commonly used bill. The logic is found in the artist’s designs and use of twenty-dollar bill which enables readers to understand that even though money is a small sheet of paper, it is immensely worthy to those who use
Prominent American leaders and politicians have been on United States paper currency for decades. These leaders made a lasting impression in American history in a significant amount of ways. Some notable mentions are Abraham Lincoln, who’s preservation of the Union and Emancipation Proclamation remains vital to the unified nation today and Alexander Hamilton’s advocation of the revised Constitution and influence in the modern day political system. However, the Great Emancipator and the founding father of the United States have respectively been on the currency for almost a century. Currently, there are heated debates about the portrait replacement of Ulysses S, Grant with Ronald Reagan on the $50 bill. Despite the opposition, the portraits on the United States currency should be replaced because it is the time of a new generation that begs for change.
Section 4: My most prized possession is my coin collection for a few reasons. First, it has sentimental value. It contains coins from relatives that I rarely see or are deceased. I represented this sentimental value by making some of the coins hearts. Second, my collection is valuable. This is means it can be used in an emergency situation or just to show off. I represented this in my picture by putting a gold price tag on the binder that my coins are in. The gold color represents the wealth.
Money is the crux of society. Without it, anarchy would break out. Bargaining would fail as people would claim the trade wasn’t fair, thievery would explode across the globe, lazy people would do nothing, and people wouldn’t have motivation to do anything but help their own family and selves. Yet, while everyone knows money is important, is ALL money important? For centuries, the penny has been part of American currency. And back in the day, it served a great purpose. Pennies could buy candies, breads, and many other things all on their own. But as time has changed, so has the value of the penny. As costs went up, the value of the penny went down. And with its lesser value, some people wonder if it’s even worth it to keep the penny around. But the answer to that little puzzle is as easily seen as a jigsaw meant for four years olds is put together. The penny must be kept.
People spend money every day on goods and services. Paper with the faces of influential people and numerous values can be found in pockets, parking lots, and many other places. While it may seem that we should keep Grant on the fifty dollar bill it is actually true that Reagan should be the honored image on the fifty dollar bill.
Things that are valuable to us can be things that are old or that have family value and some of the values can also come from our memories. Some of the values that we have, might not be bought with money. There are many treasures in the world but it is all in the person.Everyone has a different perspective of what something valuable can be to them. When people who have the chance to get anything they want, they don’t seem to value everything they have but when you compare it to a person who doesn’t have the chance to get everything they find even the smallest things valuable to them.
President Lincoln who is a great model of the USA, " would be ashamed to have his face on this specious specie"(Source C). Why would they put the face of a great president who did good things in the US on a piece of copper that has no value what so ever. He will feel no gratitude toward the country by repaying his hard work in a non-valuable piece of copper that should be helping but its really not. As years pass by, the economy is changing by how much money is worth by stating that, " you can't buy anything with a penny any more"(Source C). The penny was worth more back then but now you can't even buy a piece of gum with it. If the penny can't even buy a product why keep it around, its not like its being used. It can also be said that, " Two-thirds of them immediately drop out of circulation" (Source C). Meaning to say that approximately sixty-six percent of pennies disappear or just end up in a place where it will eventually be
The first object I chose is a one dollar bill. Currency blatantly represents wealth, that which Coates describes as coming from the oppression of another. It is also used as a form of payment, showing the price paid by 250 years of people born into slavery. Lastly, with George Washington inscribed on the front and “In God
The central arguments for removing Andrew Jackson from the twenty-dollar bill revolve around Jackson’s history and policies toward Native Americans and slaves, and the idea that each new generation should get the opportunity determine its own cultural identity. Weiner argues that Jackson’s history as a slave-owner and his policies toward Indians, epically his endorsement of the Indian Removal Act of 1830, deem him to be unworthy of a position on the $20 bill. Weiner also discusses the importance of generational identity. Since the currency of a nation is such an accessible and visible symbol, it reflects the values of the nation in a prominent way. Therefore, whoever is pictured on the currency is a direct reflection of those values. Weiner argues that important values change in every generation; and therefore, the nation’s currency should reflect those changes and modern principles. Jackson does not represent the modern attitudes and morals of the United States. Additionally, Andrew Jackson shared this view of a changing democracy. He would agree that each generation has the right to define their own identity. Finally, Weiner touches on the subject of who should have the authority to change representation on the currency. He decides that it should be decided by a citizen panel, not just the Secretary of the Treasury.
People hold on to pieces of jewelry, furniture, and other symbolic collectables that is passed through generations. These things can remind a person of a loved one that is seen as being priceless.
The penny is useful and important in many ways. Pennies are a major source for charities that focus on "penny drives". In 2009, one of those charities the Leukemia & Lymphona society, celebrated the collection of it's 15 billionth penny ($15 million). The penny is use to help the people that need it.The penny helps people and it gives out a good effect. In addition, without the penny the consumers would be faced with an "rounding tax" on virtually all small purchases. The penny is very important to have because if they didn't have it, people would have to face with rounding up a price and many people don't want to deal with that. The penny is useful to people. A poll conducted in 2012 by the opinion research corporation international found
Baba always preaches that "there is only one sin... theft." (17) To Baba, every other sin is simply a variation of theft, including lying. After the death of Baba Amir discovers he had committed these sins himself: He had impregnated his best friend’s wife Sanaubar, Ali’s wife cheating on his faithful servant; and he has kept it a secret a lie that infuriates Amir and causes him to see Baba in a completely new light. Baba had said that theft was the only sin, and Amir thinks how Baba stole from him a brother, from Hassan his identity, from Ali his honor. Amir realizes he and Baba were more alike than he knew. They had both betrayed their truest friends. In Baba mind not telling Amir that Hassan was his brother wasn’t necessary according to
We are all human, but a piece of paper that we give monetary value transforms the way we interact with one another.
St. Patrick’s Day is a widely popular cultural and religious holiday celebrated in the United States. The holiday celebrates the Irish and Irish-American culture. The celebration involves numerous parades, Irish theme parties, music, dancing, eating and drinking. This photograph reveals the women’s enthusiasm towards celebrating Irish or Irish-American culture. It also shows the effort the women are putting into decorating for St. Patrick’s Day. This is shown by the way the three women are smiling, chatting and happily decorating table center pieces with money. Moreover, the usage of money for decorating table center pieces exhibits the use of money as a commodity as well as the power it holds in our everyday lives. Eventually, more money brings more power, which allows individuals to obtain a luxury lifestyle. It