Mullen-+American+Dream+Reflection

The American Dream is the motivation and the drive of all Americans that make them want to achieve success. The dream is typically to have a nice car, a nice house, and a beautiful family like what is depicted in the first picture and the last painting titled "The Red Sled on Christmas" by RD Riccoboni. Jay Gatsby, in The Great Gatsby by F. Scoot Fitzgerald, is a dreamer who lives his life through the pursuit of money and love. He had achieved a fortune at a young age, but finding his true love had never been accomplished. At a young age, Jay Gatsby created him self a schedule for his own self-improvement. He used this schedule to make himself be the best he could possibly be. Tupac Shakur, one of America's most famous rappers, had his own dream of the American society. He grew up in one of American's low income neighborhoods and through that, he witnessed problems destroying American community first hand. With his release of "changes," his hit song, he gave inspiration through song to correct these issues in society. Blanche, in A Streetcar named Desire by Tennessee William's, also dreams of a better life for her self. She is quite the idealist when she states that she believes in magic. This gives her the hope for a better life.