Legs And Miller's Crossing Essay

Legs by William Kennedy and Miller’s Crossing by Coen Brothers are both works of true creativity and excellence in the representation of the American Dream. The fundamental ideals and goals that set the standard for the American Dream, both positive and negative experiences, which provides everyone with a sense of hope. The supreme power and influences of the American culture and society are greatly demonstrated and admired by many others beliefs around the world in any society. Jack Diamond epitomizes the success of the American Dream, unlike many societies, America is defined based off of the notion that any man has the ability to make himself successful and rich. Jack becomes rich by doing drug runs and rum runs and selling it to the people-Jack is idealized as the champion of the people. Jack’s gangster life gives him notoriety - following the death of Charlie Northrup, Jack then attains celebrity status while on the boat. Jack has multiple girlfriends/wives, both of whom are madly in love with him. Despite his successes, Jack’s lack of content with what he has achieved illustrates the failure of the American Dream. Jack’s inability to chose between Kiki and Alice and the frustration he has with his lack of success drive. Later on, Jack’s left arm is paralyzed after being shot which symbolizes that his gangster …show more content…
But also the sacrifices you make to do what it takes to make the most money and be successful that may also have one of the biggest reward of all in that we must work hard, stick by family, and make sacrifices to be successful. Both Jack Diamond and Johnny Caspar are both damaged morally by physical and spiritual problems, also they agree on the making money and being successful by sacrificing those you love and letting possessions go to be the best which is what the American Dream is all