Digging for more than gold - Passage 3

" I was immediately struck by the number of young English men dotted about; all well dressed, all looking a little hungry and all talking in low earnest voices to solid and prosperous Americans"

This quote shows one of Nick's underlying perceptions and also an aspect of the 1920's. Nick Carraway describes the English men as " all looking a little hungry and all talking in low earnest voices" and the Americans as " solid and prosperous". The way in which he describes the English and the Americans gives off an idea that he perceives Americans as above people from other nations. The young English men seem to be look up to the Americans as roads to wealth and prosperous.The quote also shows that the English men are looking to fulfill the American dream through the Americans. The "low earnest voices" of the English men show that they are humbling themselves before the Americans. It also portrays America a place like no other, where opportunity is found. As if, the young men could not find their fortunes in England. They had to come all the way to America to find their fortunes. This shows the 1920 view as America as the place to be, the only land of oppurtunity.

mile 1 in my shoes

Alright! well for beginners my name is Joshua John. You can call me Josh Or J John. If you can, try not to mix up my first and last names. BUUT if you do, no worries. Okay, let's see. God is a major part of my life. I always try to do what is right. I was born in India, on a late June 26th morning. I moved to America in 2007 and I have lived in Bloomfield ever since. I live with my parents and two younger brothers. I love playing and watching Basketball. I do not have a favorite team but LeBron James is my favorite player. I also love playing Volleyball. I also love watching football( I do not have a favorite team but I usually side with the less popular team). I absolutely adore music. I listen to a variety of music( even French music). I also like to read. I don't like the cold very much. I like to trek when I get the chance. Oh and before I die, I want to do a couple of things. I want to go sky diving, bungee jumping and para sailing. I also want to learn how to surf. Soooo....anybody want to go skydiving? :) I am open to new ideas and i always try to see matters through all possible perspectives. I am impatient at times but I try my best not to be.