The American Dream
Thesis Statement: The American Dream: Money, Success, and A Home
The American Dream changes over time, always based on society. In the 40’s and 50’s the American Dream was to have a white picket fence, a dog, a two parent home, and a couple of children. Today, it’s a little bit different, the American Dream is to have money, cars, fame and success. The things I would have to say would never change about the American Dream and what it consists of would be money, success, and a home. The American Dream consists of money. I would have to say the American Dream consists of money because in today’s society of money because in today’s society money talks. The more money you have, the more power you have. Money and power are what bring some advantages in America. It allows you to get your house, your cars, and your connections (the people you know). The American Dream today is to have all these things, when you have money and power you tend to think you’re invincible and at times in society you are. With all of this money and power you’re not going to keep it a secret. Which brings me to my next topic, in which the American Dream consists of. Success and fame more importantly Success. The American Dream consists of success because in society seems to be one of the main goals. In everything we do we are told to succeed. Whether it be sports, education, and our jobs. So it wouldn’t be a wonder that begng successful and known would be a part of the American Dream. Although gaining success would be reaching a personal goal and gaining money and power, success will not get you the last thing the American Dream consists of… A home. Through all the years and times one thing has continued to be wanted and dreamed up, and that is a home. Not a house, not a mansion, but a home. A home is made up of love, care, and kindness. Everybody dreams of having a home with a moderate sized family filled with love and compassion. A secure,
The American Dream changes over time, always based on society. In the 40’s and 50’s the American Dream was to have a white picket fence, a dog, a two parent home, and a couple of children. Today, it’s a little bit different, the American Dream is to have money, cars, fame and success. The things I would have to say would never change about the American Dream and what it consists of would be money, success, and a home. The American Dream consists of money. I would have to say the American Dream consists of money because in today’s society of money because in today’s society money talks. The more money you have, the more power you have. Money and power are what bring some advantages in America. It allows you to get your house, your cars, and your connections (the people you know). The American Dream today is to have all these things, when you have money and power you tend to think you’re invincible and at times in society you are. With all of this money and power you’re not going to keep it a secret. Which brings me to my next topic, in which the American Dream consists of. Success and fame more importantly Success. The American Dream consists of success because in society seems to be one of the main goals. In everything we do we are told to succeed. Whether it be sports, education, and our jobs. So it wouldn’t be a wonder that begng successful and known would be a part of the American Dream. Although gaining success would be reaching a personal goal and gaining money and power, success will not get you the last thing the American Dream consists of… A home. Through all the years and times one thing has continued to be wanted and dreamed up, and that is a home. Not a house, not a mansion, but a home. A home is made up of love, care, and kindness. Everybody dreams of having a home with a moderate sized family filled with love and compassion. A secure,