American+Dreaming+Reflection

As American youth, we are constantly bombarded, through media, with images of great American people, great American singers, world-savers like Bono, etc… When Americans grow out of adolescence, many suddenly face the fact that they cannot be these people, these demigods of American culture. This realization shoots down many Americans’ hopes and dreams and aspirations, relegating them to do the simple math and work in numbers, working toward success rather than personal satisfaction. As a result, Americans become resigned to working within their limits, instead of reaching beyond them. Money is certainly a possibility during every American’s life. So, Americans work for money. They are a diligent people, but also a people who float on waves of conformity. We strive to keep ourselves out of poverty, but we, unlike Jay Gatsby, do not shoot for the stars. For many Americans, the American Dream will never be more than dollar signs and moderate luxuries.

Dreaming In America