Self Reliance To The American Dream

Why has our sense of community weakened? And who or what is to blame? My intent is to answer these questions, and determine what can be done to fix the issue at hand. The above-mentioned communal crisis has affected our ability to connect with others, as well as our means to be self-sufficient. The concept of The American Dream is at fault for the decline of our social state, particularly the basis of individualism and consumerism, both at which reinforce economic inequality. The American Dream is seen as the opportunity to succeed and achieve upward-mobility, but in reality this dream has become a nightmare. The appearance of community has shifted more towards a manifestation of social class, and with all things considered, we are indebted

The American dream is something that Americans strive for and it is the goal for most people. The main goal once upon a time was to be able to live comfortably and provided for a family. Today the focus is on making as much money as possible with a little emphasis on the family aspect of the dream, stupid capitalism. For me, the American dream would be to have a solid family and create generational wealth for my family lineage, not any get rich quick schemes that we see in movies today like Jay Gats in The Great Gatsby who is a bootlegger in the 1920s to get quick wealth and be flashy about it. He wanted to rise from his poor station in life from the early years of his life, but even after obtaining said wealth he still didn’t have everything he wanted because he didn’t have a family and his status symbol wife. The portal of his life is what America is going through now in our generation, I feel that we focus so heavily on getting rich we put all our energy into the financial aspect that we don’t think much about the family sector of it. While in Forest Gump he valued the old American dream which was all about the family he accumulated wealth, but it wasn’t his primary goal he just did what he loved and was able to achieve celebrity status in his lifetime.

The American Dream is the idea of the United States having an endless opportunity for anyone, regardless of their past, race, beliefs, and their economic life now. In the novel Of Mice and Men written by John Steinbeck, each character was driven to something that they enjoyed or wanted; something they had to work hard for and strive to have it. In the book, many of these objectives were connected to achieve The American Dream. Lennie and George's American Dream is to pursue their ideal life by owning their own ranch, Candy’s dream is to help Lennie and George buy their ranch and become apart of their little group, and Curley’s wife was dedicated to become an actress and live the “big life” in Hollywood. In conclusion, Lennie and George

The American Dream has been a talked about topic ever since America was created. But how achievable is it for an average American citizen? The Old Man and The sea, The Jungle, Of Mice and Men, and A Raisin in the Sun all show that the American Dream is possible if one has the right mindset and takes advantage of opportunities.

While reading the chapter on social justice, I found myself thinking about individualism and the American Dream. This is what our current education system is based on; if you, as an individual, work hard enough you can succeed. It doesn’t take into consideration social, ethnic or socioeconomic backgrounds and assumes that no matter their status, all students are starting on solid ground. It is the individual’s achievement if they succeed and entirely their fault if they fail. There is no sense of collaboration or support among students and classes. There is, however, a pervasive sense that because someone else is succeeding that takes away from your own accomplishments, there can only be one “best” and everyone else is left to fight for the

The american dream is very achievable. If there people that can come to america and have jobs, raise a family, and make money. Then I can see that it is very achievable. Immigration always has a huge impact in American. People can come to america and have a greater chance of succeeding than any other country. That why you need to have faith, be trustworthy and have freedom. There is alot to describe on how to be an american. In america there are so many freedoms you can have. You have the us constitution and the amendments to defend you with all the laws. To be an american it means to be faithful, trustworthy, and have freedom.

Similar to Americans decades ago, citizens of the United States are pursuing the American Dream. Truslow Adams defines the American Dream as a “dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability and achievement, regardless of social class or circumstances of birth” (1931). As a child growing up in middle-class America, you tend to hear this phrase a great deal. You hear that you must obtain the proper education so that you can acquire a job and live the American Dream. But how can you live the American Dream when you still have to fight just to be considered an equal, especially if you are a woman?

The reality of the American Dream is prosperous for those who do not lose their fervent ambition. F. Scott Fitzgerald along with John Steinbeck uncovers the American Dream in the publications of The Great Gatsby and Of Mice and Men by creating characters who strive to pursue their dreams. Present in both of the books the characters would attempt to achieve their American Dream and fail to acquire their dreams. Americans flourish in the hopes of attaining the American Dream. Many individuals argue that the American Dream has died, while others feed off of the exhilarating thought of having everything they have ever wanted.

Most people in the United States dream of achieving The American Dream if they have not already achieved it. The American Dream is defined as the idea that every US citizen has an equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work, determination, and initiative. In other words, “The American Dream is the belief that prosperity and success are available to all Americans who work hard and are self-determined”. The American Dream was a stimulus that came about along with the rapid economic and social development of the United States. Most people would say The American Dream is achievable by earning a college degree, owning their own home, and taking vacations, and experiencing upward social mobility. Because of the changes

The United States of America has been through, overcome, and made numerous mistakes over hundreds of years. America has had wars, slavery, the Great Depression, and so many other terrible circumstances and happenings in their country. Despite all of the events America has been through, they were able to overcome them. Therefore, they were capable of continuing to be a free country and allowing their people to worship, feel, act, think, and believe however and whatever they choose. For these reasons, I have extremely high hopes in regards to America moving toward a more unified and successful future.

“Part of the American dream, is of course, individualism” because “ the free market always provides him with the opportunity to rebuild himself, get a new identity, and find a new place to raise his family” (Newitz 38). The sense that work will bring you freedom, which creates this loop of always working to acquire more even when one has everything like Jordan, he exceeded the American dream, he had: “In addition to Naomi (model wife) and my two perfect kids, I own a mansion, private jet, six cars, three horses, two vacation homes and a 170 foot yacht” (Wolf of Wall Street) all made possible by his successful career. When his job reached a breaking point and it was time for him to step down to avoid prison and he’d still live the American dream,

Defining the American Dream is a difficult task, because the dream is different for each person you ask. The stereotypical American Dream is a well-off, middle class family, living in the suburbs of America. However looking at modern day society, that dream has split into multiple different hopes, as middle class has become increasingly large, and coincidently, increasingly vague. It can no longer be defined as just being “middle class” because middle class can mean a family with well-paying jobs, no student loans, good credit, and a decent handicap at the local country club. However it can also mean a family with divorced parents, in a broken home, with multiple entry-level jobs, outstanding loans, no healthcare, and barely making ends

Today, America still provides access to the American Dream since we all have rights. Some of those rights include the pursuit of happiness, right to equality, and the right to better our world. With these rights, it is possible to achieve the American Dream, it is within reach.

It’s funny how much the so-called “American Dream” has changed so much throughout the years and the many definitions the American Dream has. For some it is only a dream but, why is that? Who is unable to achieve this dream? Why aren't they able to achieve this goal? Gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, these and many more hindrances don't allow people to achieve their version of the American dream stereotypes and racism which play a huge role in today’s society don't allow them to reach this goal.

I believe the American Dream is living in a house , having a stable job , enough money to do whatever you would like and lastly to live happy. The American Dream is also to go to school and have freedom of speech. America does not provide access to the American Dream for everyone because everyone does not have the same opportunities as others to go to school and have a good job, in America people discriminate others of different race and for being a woman. Through Yezierska and Noda , we come to understand how the American Dream is not possible.