The “American dream” was first seen as a way for immigrants to start a new life from their previous one (a symbol of hope) and it was a much simpler time then. Times have changed, and the dream is harder than ever to accomplish. We have all heard of it, but do we know what it is? Is the “American dream” some unattainable thought of someone’s conception of reality? The dream is freedom that includes the opportunity for prosperity and success through hard work in society with little obstacles in the way. Although the American dream has changed throughout its establishment in the early 1900’s, the dream is still attainable even with the challenges faced in everyday life in today's society. Admittedly, the U.S. has fallen on the scale of opportunity,
