Shayna's+reflection+on+this+page

In contradiction to the previous page, on this page I tried to demonstrate how the American people do dream about a place where everyone helps each other. I illustrated this with quotes such as Blanche DuBois' quote when she states that she depends on the kindness of strangers. I also included the lyrics to the song America by Simon and Garfunkel. The song describes the physical and metaphorical journey of two companions in search of the true meaning of America. The lovers' initial hopefulness, indicated by lyrics as "Let us be lovers," turns to frustration and sadness, accompanied by the breakdown of their relationship. On a more literal level, the song expresses the idea that the search for "America" leads to New York City as Simon's lovers travel eastward, from Michigan to Pittsburgh and then to the New Jersey Turnpike leading to New York City. I wanted to cover the fact that although some Americans may only focus on themselves, there is also the part of the population that does care about the rest of the people, and there are also the Americans that do dream for themselves, but in an attempt to find a deeper meaning of America.