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Dreaming to go West (What makes a place so legendary? (American Dream…
Dreaming to go West
What makes a place so legendary?
Legend?
A story or set of stories, not always true, that people tell about a famous event, place or person.
≠ myth
No certainty that there is some truth in a myth.
Often involves supernatural or gods. It can be used as a metaphor to explain a phenomenon.
American Dream
popular myth: reflects the identity and the values of a nation
prosperity
fame
safety and peace
freedom
the activities and the culture
the background and success stories
gay activism, Beat Generation
vanguards (Beat Generation , Moscone....)
Idea of Progress
social progress
freedom of speech
gay rights
Beat Generation
evolution of mentalities
American Dream
Beat Generation
idea of materialism
political progress
Mayor of San Francisco - gay people elected
Beat Generation
Myths and heroes
American Dream
popular and common heroes
help the community
fight injustice
fight for their conviction
fight for peace
don't expect something in return
give hope
Places and forms of power
San Francisco
Gay community
through literature
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