English Literature A-Level
American Dream
What American Dream means in English Literature A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of American Dream
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Reference: OCR
The capitalist ethos critiqued through the commodification of the individual in the play.
Topics that use American Dream
- 5e. Literature post-1900 (Non-exam assessment component) suggested texts - DISILLUSION IN AMERICA (OCR A-Level)
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