Question

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which of these stories fits the model of the american dream?
a. middle - class couple is unable to send their son to a good school
b. wealthy attorney loses everything after making a tragic mistake
c. theater actress receives a big role after years of waiting tables
d. woman works at a factory for 20 years without a pay raise

Explanation:

The American Dream typically involves upward social and economic mobility through hard work and perseverance. Option C shows a theater actress achieving a big role after years of waiting tables (hard work), fitting the model. Option A and B show negative outcomes, and D shows stagnation, not upward mobility.

Answer:

C. Theater actress receives a big role after years of waiting tables