The American Dream

be the American dream. According to historian and writer James Truslow Adams the American Dream is the, “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.” (Adams, The Epic of America) While the American Dream is still widely known and idolized, it has become unobtainable. America 's goal in obtaining the American Dream has not changed, but the work citizens are willing to do to obtain this dream has…

it’s possible to achieve the American Dream.”(Hilfiger) “Winter Dreams” explains to us the basics of the American dream that many people dream about to be wealthy, healthy, and successful. The way to your American Dream is with hard work, and drive to get there. Over the years the American Dream has changed, such as pioneers dream was to go west, then the American Dream was to get married and work at the same job for thirty-five years; whereas now the American Dream gets changed by each person…

The African-American Dream The African American communities began to gather into Indian Territory, creating towns after the Civil War when the former slaves of the Five Civilized Tribes settled together (Black Communities After The Civil War). They settled closely because they needed each other for security purposes on both economic and safety levels. These “All-Black towns” affected Oklahoma greatly when the Land Run of 1889 created more so-called “free land” (Larry). Founders of these towns…

The American Dream is believed to be the chance at an, “equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work, determination, and initiative.” Some believe that the American Dream is not a realistic goal for many Americans, while I believe that the American Dream is alive and well in 2016. Many people still believe in the American Dream and claim it is still viable. For example, In 2004, Barack Obama, as an Illinois State Senator, gave a speech at the Democratic National…

The hypocrisy of the American Dream is as obvious as the Sears Tower in the Chicago skyline. Many people are looking for this so called dream when in reality it is a false misconception. The American Dream is most commonly defined as a life with financial stability, home ownership with a white picket fence, a family and possibly a golden retriever if you’re lucky. Some still believe the American Dream to be alive and well but in reality, that dream is gone. In its place, we find more and more…

labeled them and specified their dimensions, down to the inches, in his precise blocky handwriting. I stared at his plans. ‘Dad,’ I said ‘you’ll never build the Glass Castle,’” (Walls 238). Walls uses her father’s dream of building the Glass Castle as a symbol for the American Dream, the dream of a better life. As the title of the memoir, the Glass Castle acts as a reminder of Jeannette’s subject, her unconventional childhood, as her father tries to build a better life for his family. This…

Street- American Dream In the novel The Street by Ann Petry, the reality of the American dream for black individuals was discussed throughout the book. Lutie experiences the birth and death of her American dream, while being a young poor black women in the 1940’s. She endures a cycle of the American dream from the birth, to hardships and fighting, to the inevitable death of her dream. Due to her financial position, the time period, and her race, Lutie is incapable of achieving the American…

America does still provide access to the American dream. With the American dream comes freedom, justice, and opportunity, which is all accessible to Americans today. This is considered access because it doesn't matter where you live, your historical background, or even the language you speak. Everyone is treated equal and granted the same opportunities. America also grants freedom with the right to vote and the freedom of speech. Research states that those who have a higher educational…

The American Dream is the American ideal of a happy and successful life to which all life may aspire. The American Dream is controlling my own destiny, becoming successful,and living with freedom. Not every obstacle succeeds at the first try there are many tries to success, even though one has big dreams of what they want, one may not have the knowledge of what to do or capable of making things happen. Then you have people that have the mental capacity to attach the American Dream, but don't…

Marco Rubio states “You cannot give up on the American Dream. We cannot allow our fears and our disappointments to lead us into silence and into inaction”. Is Rubio hinting at that the American Dream is dead? First of all, the American Dream is this perception that no matter where you come from, you can make your own version of success in the United States. Accomplishing the American Dream isn’t easy either. It doesn’t come on this silver platter ready to eat, people have to sacrifice their time…