five-myths-about-American-Dream(对美国梦的五种困惑).pptVIP

Mother’s second marriage: Dunham married Su Tuoluo, a student from Indonesia in 1967 ; gave birth to daughter Maya; divorced in 1970. 1967-1970, Obama studied in Indonesia. In grade 3, Obama wrote in a composition ： “I want to be a president.” He didn’t write which country’s president but he wrote, “I want to make everyone happy.” 1.Having a great dream ! 1973-1976: junior high school in Honolulu, Hawaii. 2. Giving up bad habits 1976-1979: High school. He felt lonely and was addicted to alcohol, marijuana, and even occasionally cocaine. 1980-1983: Columbia University. Obama majored in political science, focusing on international relations. 3. Working hard at school 1988-1991: Harvard Law School. The three-year experiences of community work made Obama decide to engage in public utilities to fight for the lower classes rights. 4.Choosing what you like The first black president of the Harvard Law School The Very Superior student After graduation: He went back to Chicago with “Harvard Background” , and chose to work in a small law firm and was the “The agent for poor“ for many years. 6. Caring about others Five Myths about American Dream For many immigrants, the Statue of Liberty was their first view of US, signifying new opportunities in life. an iconic symbol of American dream WHO? The term was first int introduced by James Truslow Adams in 1931 Definiton American Dream is a dream of land, in which each person has a better, and richer and fulfilling life, and those who have ablilities and achievements are always full of opportunities. It is not a dream of motor cars and high wages merely, but a dream of social order in which each man and each woman shall be able to attain to the fullest statue and be recognized by others for what they are, regardless of the situation of birth or position. (p.214-215) Core of American Dream an idea of believing to achieve a better life th