The American Dream
The true "American Dream"
What is The American Dream?
Having a house in the suburbs with a white picket fence and 2.5 kids is not the goal. "The American Dream", is truly being content with your life, your accomplishments, and where you're going. No matter what your place of being content is, as long as you are satisfied with that place, then you are living, "The American Dream.
The American Dream In Literature
A Raisin in the Sun
In, " A Raisin in the Sun", the test of family strength is brought to light. The Younger family tries to cope with insurance money, betrayal, and discrimination after the death of the head of the family.
The Crucible
In, "The Crucible", false accusations, lies, and witchcraft run am-muck in this small Salem town. While at the center, Abigail Williams begins this domino effect of scandal in an attempt to win over her lover, John Proctor.
The Great Gatsby
In, "The Great Gatsby", the issue of lost love is brought to life as Jay Gatsby tries to relive the past. Gatsby struggles as his past belongs to someone else.
The Scarlet Letter
In, "The Scarlet Letter", the main character, Hester, is forced to be a symbol of her sin for the rest of her life while supporting her young child. Meanwhile, the other half to her sin walks the streets without shame.
Young Goodman Brown
In, "Young Goodman Brown", the issue of hidden sin is explored. Young Goodman Brown comes to terms with the fact that everything in his life is not what it seems.
Death of a Salesman
In, "Death of a Salesman", the extremely strained relationship between a father and his sons are shown. As Willy, the father, tries to make a name for his family, his sons; Biff and Happy, cope with their personal failures.