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  1. Feb 2016
    1. The main themes of the novel are materialism, corruption and The American Dream.

      Ideas

    2. community similar to that of careless and materialistic

      Yeah, I could see that. Most people would think money is the most important thing. I mean it kinda is when you're pursuing a dream. It comes with college fees, transportation. I barely have enough for both, Thank the 7 gods I get free trans passes for now.

    3. The Corruption Of The American Dream

      Sounds Very Interesting

    1. how many of us don't work hard?

      bet.

    2. the American Dream, where virtues of hard work and ambition can take one anywhere.

      Literally Anywhere. (note i'm annotating for reference not just support for my EQ)

    3. "I don't dream at night, I dream all day; I dream for a living.

      BET BET BET!

    1. The term “ The American Dream” has a few interpretations, but one of the most popular is “ Life,liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

      Agree

    2. depending on their perseverance and luck.

      Sad to say, but luck does play some parts.

    3. The American Dream Essay

      Not stealing information, But will give credit if I see something i agree with.

    1. At the Center for a New American Dream, we seek to cultivate a "new" American dream—one that emphasizes community, ecological sustainability, and a celebration of non-material values, while upholding the spirit of the traditional American dream of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

      But Money Is Fuel, I need some to get around.

    2. The New American Dream

      I've Actually never heard of this before.

    1. We have nothing against successful careers or wealth or fame, but far more of us believe that the American Dream is about giving our kids a better life

      For parents at least. Though I agree.

    2. The American Dream, we seem to feel, is a simple, connect-the-dots matter; it makes perfect sense.

      Yeah connect the dots, but the road isn't as flat.