Analyzing The Terms 'American Dream'

'The Great Gatsby is a novel about the corruption of the American Dream.' How far would you agree with this statement? The American Dream is fundamentally the idea that anyone in America can accomplish through hard work and can achieve success and happiness. It has been expanded on through the years

7-The idea of the American Dream change especially in 1930-1970 is evident because, During the 30’s it was well known to be the time of the great depression. The 70’s were known as to be discriminate in race with a great widening in the populations economic system. The time difference plays a great key on the difference in each situation as shown, “The American Dream a seemingly failed idea. Compared to, the widening gap between rich and poor.in the 30’s the Dream seemed far from grasp, The Dream where everyone accomplishes their deepest desires and having money and being able to seek new opportunities was gone. Comparing to the 1970’s where the Dream exclusive does become reality but, only to those who have money and so only those who have money can make

After World War II, America had to take a step back and take a look at their country. The American Dream had been restored upon the atrocities of the war. In the 1930’s the American Dream was primarily focused on working hard, men providing for their families, and trying to rise from the depression. In the 1940’s, post World War II things changed and consumerism and feminism began to play a key role along with many other factors. There are many ways to describe the American dream and what aspects were influential to it, such as World War II, modernism, new technology and entertainment.

What is the American Dream? Is it home ownership, gaining fame or wealth, having a great family or is it gaining a peace of mind? Many people have different versions of what the American Dream is, some people believe the dream is lost, and some people are right in the

My interpretation of what it means to be an American includes the “American Dream”, freedom, and racism.

While the meaning of the American Dream has evolved multiple times between 1865 and 1980, almost every person agreed on as to what the American Dream meant in their respective time periods. The definition of the American Dream in some form has always consisted of freedom, and the ability to advance economically. Also, in more recent times things such as owning a suburban home, moving into the middle-class, being able to spend on consumer goods, and having a perfect family became a part of the American Dream. However, throughout American history there has always been groups who have not had equal access to the American Dream. External factors such as legislation, racism, sexism, and the political environment, resulted in former slaves, blacks, poor Americans, women, and immigrants not having fair access to aspects of the American Dream such as complete freedom, equal opportunity, the ability to advance economically, and the ability to enjoy the luxuries of an affluent society. Between 1865 and 1900 former slaves did not have equal access to aspects of freedom such as, “Self-ownership, family stability, religious liberty, political participation, and economic autonomy.” Later on, between 1900 and 1939 lower-class Americans, women, and immigrants did not have equal opportunity to advance economically. Later on, the American economy shifted after the second World War, and Americans were moving into the middle-class, however blacks, and immigrants did not have equal access to the

During the 1920’s The American Dream was expressed through how much money you had, how big your house was, and love.

The American Dream Through Various Eyes In a country that is based around the idea that you can be anyone and do anything, one would think that most Americans all want the typical “American Dream.” Many would agree that when we think American Dream, we think fancy yachts, designer clothing, and big buildings, but is that really what the dream is all about? By definition, the American Dream is defined as, “the idea that every U.S. citizen should have equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work and determination” (“American Dream”). It is the idea that someone that comes from the very bottom can make their way to the top through determination and persistence. But what is considered to be “the top” is hard to

After the wartime, the ‘American Dream’ had become a reality for most people due to a

The idea of the American Dream has been around since America was founded, but until 1933, it was not put into words. In the article American Faces 1933’s Realities, by James Truslow Adams, he defines the American Dream as “ ...a vision of a better, deeper, richer life for every individual, regardless of the position in society which he or she may occupy by the accident of birth” (1). The American Dream does not have to be described as having copious amounts of wealth. To some, it is only a vision of a better life for themselves and their families.

In the early 1950’s to late 1960’s the American Dream is what everyone strived for.

In the early 1930’s a family of three proudly stand in front of their new house with lush green grass, a white picket fence, and the American flag hung by their porch. The father’s smile is ever so radiant after rigorously working to get where they are. The mother affectionately holds her baby with a look of satisfaction. This is an example of what the American Dream looked like in the early 1900’s. The American Dream is defined by being able to accomplish prosperous goals through hard work and effort. It also focused on not only money, but family values, aspirations, and freedom. The American Dream brought hope to those who wanted a better life. Is the American Dream still alive today? Unfortunately, the American Dream is not alive anymore

For some the aggravation of not meeting their full potential was just too stressful as demonstrated in the film, Death of a Salesman. Others came to the United States to escape their countries harsh governments, and wanted to live a normal, average American lifestyle; although we need hardworking citizens to keep the country in order, it was those who took that next step, and put in the extra effort that really made a difference in shaping society. Although the term became popular in 1931, the American dream, dates back much further. The strive for prosperity can be witnessed in 1863 when Abraham Lincoln freed the slaves, in 1879 when Thomas Edison discovered electricity, or even in 1857 when Joseph Gayetty invented toilet paper; these are all examples of significant events that revolutionized the country driven by the American dream.

In the definition of the American Dream by James Truslow Adams in 1931, "life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement" regardless of social class or circumstances of birth. If you have a dream in America, you can achieve it with old fashioned hard work. Whether it’s going from rags to riches or finding love, the American Dream can offer it. But the ever-popular American dream is easily corrupted. This is greatly shown in the novel The Great Gatsby as it explores both the beauty and the corruption of the American Dream in the 1920’s. In the Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald includes many aspects in the story which show how the pursuit for the American Dream affected

4. Everyone’s personal experiences and identities shape their image of America and their version of the American Dream. For example, people with European dissent and are Caucasian can see America as somewhere they can thrive and live comfortably while people-of-color may see America as a place where underlying racism flourishes.