The original idea of the American Dream can can be linked to the founding fathers, who believed people should have the right to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness. They built a country where individuals could break free from restrictions and pursue their dream by working hard. As America has progressed, people have seen that the American Dream is not available to all. As young adults, we frequently hear that hard work will ensure success and opportunity. However, while reading The Price of Nice Nails it contradicts the idea that hard work will reward you with happiness. According to Sarah Maslin Nir, an American journalist, “Many manicurists pay caregivers as much as half their wages to take their babies six days a week, 24 hours a day,
