Reflection+on+the+American+Dream

Millions of people from all over the world have immigrated to the United States in search of the American Dream. Many people have the superficial image of everyone having their own cars and a big white house in the suburbs with a white fence. There is also the image of moving to Hollywood and becoming a celebrity. Is the American Dream a genuine goal that people should set for themselves or is it just based upon the desire to become wealthy? Is the American Dream insurmountable?

I chose the image of the American Flag because I think the Flag represents American patriotism and pride. To many people the flag represents images of freedom and democracy, but many others have a less glorious image. Additionally, I chose various quotes from //The Great Gatsby// because it shows one man’s struggle with achieving the American Dream. The novel shows the positive and negative aspects of the dream and how achieving the dream does not always result in happiness. I also chose a few quotes from W.E.B. Du Bois that represent the more oppressed members of society while using words of repression. Additionally, W.E.B. Du Bois discusses how hard work in the moment can lead to future prosperity. It is important to actively work for change and not simply wait for change to occur.

Reflection on the West