American Dream
Adam wrote that the, “American Dream of a better, richer, and happier life for all of our citizens of every rank which is the greatest contribution we have as yet made to the thought and welfare of the world” (American). Many people come to America with a vision in mind that will further and brighten their future. The American dream has been prevalent in America since the day it was founded. A dream can be found everywhere, in love this every person, no matter who they are or what they think. The American Dream is special, it is a reoccurring wish that persists through the colonial, revolutionary time periods and during the struggle of slavery, however the Bible warns about being too connected to worldly objects.
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His vision was more nature based. Thoreau wanted to be closer to nature and peace. Thoreau studied at Harvard, then “he moved into a cabin he had built on the shores of Walden Pond in Massachusetts. He spent the next two years living alone. He read and wrote, and he ate the vegetables he grew in his own garden and the fish he caught in the pond” to be closer and more in-touch with nature (Harding). He promotes the best way of living is, “simple living and” to reject “the dependence of modern civilization on technology and machines” (Harding). Walden, a work written by Thoreau, showed how nature can be, and is the center of being, at least for Thoreau, the center of peace, and the center of happiness. In Walden, Thoreau states that, “the life in us is like the water in a river. It may rise this year higher than man has ever known it, and flood the parched uplands; even this may be the eventful year, which will drown out all our muskrats” (Walden). Thoreau often relates people to nature, to show how both can be one. Many people did not understand or agree with what Thoreau had to say at the time. He made it clear that he was, “opposed slavery” even “before the idea of abolishing it was generally accepted” (Harding). Thoreau did, however, know what he wanted, and he did everything to make it possible. Thoreau chose to ignore the hate and disapproving comments that he received. …show more content…
People want and need something to strive for in life, whether that is money, love or a perfect job and even a dream. No matter what, people will always be working toward something. Without a dream or goal of some sort to strive for, life would be empty and meaningless. The ultimate gift and dream to strive for, is Heaven; but while going on the path of Heaven, there are small hopeful paths along the way that should not impede the ultimate goal. The idea of the American Dream will be around forever and will always bring people in and inspire them that there is something to look forward to, regardless of what other difficult things is going on in life. It was not invented as something to be the center of hope; it is just something that should not consume one’s entire
Adam wrote that the, “American Dream of a better, richer, and happier life for all of our citizens of every rank which is the greatest contribution we have as yet made to the thought and welfare of the world” (American). Many people come to America with a vision in mind that will further and brighten their future. The American dream has been prevalent in America since the day it was founded. A dream can be found everywhere, in love this every person, no matter who they are or what they think. The American Dream is special, it is a reoccurring wish that persists through the colonial, revolutionary time periods and during the struggle of slavery, however the Bible warns about being too connected to worldly objects.
During the …show more content…
His vision was more nature based. Thoreau wanted to be closer to nature and peace. Thoreau studied at Harvard, then “he moved into a cabin he had built on the shores of Walden Pond in Massachusetts. He spent the next two years living alone. He read and wrote, and he ate the vegetables he grew in his own garden and the fish he caught in the pond” to be closer and more in-touch with nature (Harding). He promotes the best way of living is, “simple living and” to reject “the dependence of modern civilization on technology and machines” (Harding). Walden, a work written by Thoreau, showed how nature can be, and is the center of being, at least for Thoreau, the center of peace, and the center of happiness. In Walden, Thoreau states that, “the life in us is like the water in a river. It may rise this year higher than man has ever known it, and flood the parched uplands; even this may be the eventful year, which will drown out all our muskrats” (Walden). Thoreau often relates people to nature, to show how both can be one. Many people did not understand or agree with what Thoreau had to say at the time. He made it clear that he was, “opposed slavery” even “before the idea of abolishing it was generally accepted” (Harding). Thoreau did, however, know what he wanted, and he did everything to make it possible. Thoreau chose to ignore the hate and disapproving comments that he received. …show more content…
People want and need something to strive for in life, whether that is money, love or a perfect job and even a dream. No matter what, people will always be working toward something. Without a dream or goal of some sort to strive for, life would be empty and meaningless. The ultimate gift and dream to strive for, is Heaven; but while going on the path of Heaven, there are small hopeful paths along the way that should not impede the ultimate goal. The idea of the American Dream will be around forever and will always bring people in and inspire them that there is something to look forward to, regardless of what other difficult things is going on in life. It was not invented as something to be the center of hope; it is just something that should not consume one’s entire