Dream interpretation

parents strived to achieve the American dream; they worked long, irregular hours resulting in many missed birthdays and holidays. However, even from the young age of five, as an innocent kindergarten, I understood that they were working to provide me the life that they- nor my older siblings- had. Through their perseverance and determination, I have learned that my dreams are never too big. As time went on- and the more I understood that concept- the bigger my dreams became: from an artist, to a…

always want to live the American dream at some point in their lives. But the question is, what is the meaning of the American dream, and how can people achieve this vague and elusive realisation? The American dream is a national philosophy or a belief that specifies the ideal factors such as democracy, freedom, rights and equality that accords every citizen equal opportunity to prosper and achieve their set goals (Glenn, 2002). The foundation of the American dream is deeply rooted in the…

their best selves, others let ambition control them to the point of failure. Through the characters of Macbeth in Macbeth and Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman, both William Shakespeare and Arthur Miller reveal how uncontrolled ambition and reckless dreams possess the capability to lead one to their destruction. Ambition leads the characters to be extremely gullible and destroys their moral conscience and integrity. Moreover, ambition leads the protagonists to destroy their relationships with…

African American families are exposed to living in Chicago, during the 1950s, through the Youngers. Although the Younger family lives in a single bathroom apartment, the ten-thousand insurance check installs hope for them. The pursuit of the American dream is alive for the family. Specifically, the insurance check provides Walter Younger with the ambition to unshackle himself from the chains of oppression and poverty. Walter desires to provide for the Youngers, especially Travis. He puts an…

In Death of a Salesman there is a large amount of false hope present throughout the entire film. Linda provides the support her family needs in order for them to all stay together, even if the things she supported were not true. She supported her husband, and two sons even as they were lost and disorganized. Linda’s support toward her family leads the audience to recognize the theme of lost identity. Throughout the film Linda’s positive attitude influences Willy, Biff, and Happy. Willy’s…

published the book, The Epic of American. In the book, Adams coins the term “American Dream”, stating “[it] is that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement.” In the novel Of Mice and Men, written by John Steinbeck, early conceptions of the “American Dream” are present in various characters. Astoundingly, the “American Dream” is different for all of the characters, but the reasoning for their…

this play is about American Dream and the interpretation about dream includes memories, confliction, and arguments of Willy Loman. Willy Loman who is the main character in this play has to face difficulty to achieve the America dream like others. However, the reality is often different to the imagination, so that Willy Loman has to exchange his life for the dreams. America is a country of youth, opportunities, and freedom which is a reason to explain “American dream”. People can be successful…

sweet awards of freedom, opportunity, and--its cotton candy--the “American Dream”. The “American Dream” is an idea that has been perceived differently throughout the years. Regardless of individual interpretation, the term still exists and has continuously drawn in a great number of people from all over the world. As our society evolves, population grows, and new officials step up to lead the country, the “American Dream” could seem improbable to achieve. However, this only appears so in the eye…

American Dream is a belief by people that if they work hard enough and long enough in this country, they will find success in whatever they do. The American Dream is constantly shown and depicted in movies and books by having characters trying to achieve this fulfilling life. This success for most people is shown through a good paying job, a big house, and a happy and very loving family. Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman is a character who tries his whole life to reach his American Dream. The…

The American Dream Is the American Dream a myth or reality? According to Dicitonary.com, the American Dream is defined as the ideal that every US citizen should have an equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work, and initiative. The American dream is a goal that is strived by Americans and foreigners alike, but the idea behind it gets convoluted because of different interpretations. These different interpretations fall under two spectrums: public and individual…