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The Death of the American Dream
Summary: Argues that the American Dream is no longer obtainable. Provides literary examples of the American dream. Describes how the United States still struggles with economic and racial oppression.
How do you live your life? Do you long for more than what you have? Some people are happy with where they come from, what job they have and never worry about where they'll end up in the future. There are others that struggle day after day to achieve their dreams; the American Dream. The American Dream is all about looking for something better. It can be a better education, job, or environment. The Dream encourages immigrants and a lot of people who aren't wealthy, The American Dream can not be achieved because of racial and economic oppression. It is evident in current society, past historical events and, literature that The American Dream is nearly impossible to obtain.
In the book, Raisin in the Sun, the Younger's an African American family struggle to fulfill their dreams. Raisin in the Sun is basically about dreams. The book which is...
This section contains 644 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) |