Self-Made Men

of Christian Charity, Winthrop quotes the Bible to prove that the particular lifestyle of loving and giving is the only way to obtain such an outstanding utopian society. In A Model of Christian Charity, Matthew 7:12: says, “Whatsoever ye would that men should to you”, creating equality within’ the world (Winthrop, 25). Winthrop believed that if people were to unite in love, they will be able to change the world in a more positive manner. Furthermore, he believed the Lord created individuals such as

identity. This idea of unfiltered, unbiased liberty saturates images of America. Even before it officially became a gaggle of nations, North America was known as a wide-open space full of possibilities. Crèvecoeur and Wheatley want the opportunity of self-determination, but it comes easier for one and with more complications for the other. Wheatley has the added disadvantage of her race and gender, while Crèvecoeur comes to these lands with all possibilities open and within reach. These outstanding

There is no doubt that Benjamin Franklin and Frederick Douglass are two of the most inspiring men in history. They are both described as inspirations and epitomes of the true American Dream. These men represent self-reliance, independence, and share a desire for liberty. Though there work ethics and values may be viewed as similar, they both came from very different backgrounds. Franklin grew up in a big middle-class family. His parents were loving, however he was the fifteenth child out of seventeen

The idea of the American dream has been ever-present, since the earliest days of American history. Escaping the corruption and persecution of their homelands, migrants held great hopes and expectations that America was their promised land full of freedom and opportunity, in which any man could call into being his own rags to riches tale. Despite America’s proclamation of freedom, liberty, and justice for all, these terms undeniably hold a very different meaning among different communities. So different

his new teachers. He began taking bread from the house and, in trade, received valuable reading lessons from the poor white boy's on the street. Through these lessons, Frederick Douglass could now read. Learning to read gave Frederick Douglass the self confidence he needed to write. He believed that if he could write, he may be able to, one day, write his own pass. Frederick Douglass began learning the letters marked

The importance of self-improvement and the value of education A person is not defined by their past and the mistakes that they have made. They are defined by what obstacles they have gone through and overcome in order to grow into the person that they are today. Without struggle, there is no progress. No one can self-improve unless they are willing and able to overcome the challenges of life. Two important morals in my life are : always making the room to self-improve, and valuing my education.

The American Dream is a well known concept and idea that many immigrants and Americans strived for in order to become successful. Unlike most countries where rising from rags to riches was highly uncommon and a hopeless dream, America was a place for people to work hard and achieve their dreams. Carl Sandburg was a very influential poet who came from very humble beginnings under immigrant parents who had moved to America. He believed in an ordered society where people could strive and accomplish

The energy of money makes the world thrive. For decades, people have relentlessly pursued wealth to fulfill their dreams of living a better, richer life. The famous fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger once said, “The road to success is not easy to navigate, but with hard work, drive and passion, it’s possible to achieve the American Dream." The big question is, "In today 's society, with its elite layer of upper-class taxpayers and overpopulated corporations, does the concept of the American Dream remain

Slave Girl         America was founded on the belief that "all men are created equal." However, a question must be posed which asks who constitutes "men" and what is "equal"? Where do women fit into the picture? What about minorities? The Declaration of Independence serves as the framework for rules that govern the people who fall beneath it, but who were the architects of the infamous work? They were white, upper class, men. They looked at slavery as a grievous sin, yet they allowed it to

having lots of money and the nicest possessions. In today’s society, we all hope and strive for this dream, but how many actually achieve the American Dream? Is it a reasonable goal that Americans should strive for, or is it a myth that only leads to self-destruction? According to Horatio Alger and Toni Cade Bambara, they both believe the concept that the American Dream