Dream Unraveler: A Monoblog

The American Dream (note the capital letters here) is something that every American cannot help hearing about, yet it is also something that is so general that a good definition is slippery. So, of course, I turned to what is perhaps the most beloved resource of all online resources: Wikipedia.org. In this case, the reputability of this communal online encyclopedia can be mostly ignored, because who would be a better judge of the peoples’ dream than the people themselves? This is what those people had to say: “The American Dream is the faith held by many in the United States of America that through hard work, courage, and determination one can achieve a better life for oneself, usually through financial prosperity... many pursued the 'perfect family' as a part or consequence of the American Dream." In other words, the American Dream consists of self-earned wealth, comfort, and familial happiness. Now-a-days, people are wary of admitting to seeking such shallow-sounding goals. Yet, is there anything wrong with this Dream? How could it go wrong?

More to come later...