Ever since I could remember the "American Dream" was and has been the biggest accomplishment we should all be aiming for. Creating a family, spending time with kids, pets, and simply living in utter happiness. It wasn't until college where I realized that this specific ideal does not fit everybody or define success. I now stand by my perspective that nobody should be living their life trying to fit in into society's standards.
In the short story, "Looking for Work" by Gary Soto he describes how he thought that having money would give him a happier life. By trying to change his family and have them act differently it would be much easier for them to be accepted by others. As he reflects upon his younger self he comes to realize that his
In the short story, "Looking for Work" by Gary Soto he describes how he thought that having money would give him a happier life. By trying to change his family and have them act differently it would be much easier for them to be accepted by others. As he reflects upon his younger self he comes to realize that his