Some people say that the “American Dream” is dead, but I say, it most certainly is not. What is the “American Dream”? To some its freedom, lively hood, opportunities while to others it is food, not starving, or being able to take care of themselves and make a name for themselves. The American Dream is whatever you want it to be. There is no definition because it is interpreted differently depending on who is pursuing it, and what their situation is. The American Dream is how people keep themselves going. It is their last burst of energy in a marathon, their energy drink to get them through the last few hours of work. The American Dream is more than a fantasy, its a sense of hope and a way to help those in desperate need to find their happiness.
What if you found yourself in a rut with no way to escape? What would you do to get yourself free of a downhill spiral? Imagine you are living in a poor, rickety place with not much food or income. Wouldn’t you want something to look forward to, to keep you going and searching for the help and care you are in need of? Of course you would, and that is what the American Dream does. It gives people the push they need to steer their life in the right direction. No the American Dream most certainly is not dead, it is still alive and thriving just like it was 20 years ago and will be for at least the next century to come.
