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American Dreams and Fantasies

When I think about fairy tales, fantasies, and dreams I think about Disney. Cinderella is a classic fairy tale, but Ann Sexton presents the story under a new light. She takes what people think about when they read fairy tales and twist the stories, she makes them her own. That's what stories are all about, taking ones you already know and re-creating them as your own. Cinderella, by Ann Sexton is accompanied by several photos of different artisits depictions of the classic fairy tale. Each photo presents the observer with different ways to look at Cindereall, and hopefully create their own art in their head. The wall also features a section dedicated to The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The Great Gatsby tells the story of a man named Gatsby who lives in a dream world. He lives in the past and the future, but not in the present. Gatsby's dream is Daisy, however, Gatsby's dream Daisy is not real, he has placed her up so high that she is unable to reach his expectations. He held onto his dream of the light across the bay for so long, that when he finds out it is not all that it is chalked up to be, he is dissapointed. Dreams help many people get through the day. Dreams help you reach your goals, but be sure not to confuse dreams with reality.

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