Brandon King The American Dream Analysis

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America, land of the free and home of the brave. It was founded by people who had a dream, a dream that everyone could worship freely, speak freely, and ultimately live freely. They dreamt of a world free from overzealous rulers. Eventually their dream became true, and America became a land known for freedom. Many people migrated to America to escape the oppressiveness that their own country enforced upon them. Others came to America hoping to elevate their status and monetary funds. America was the land that allowed dreams to come true. Some people believe that Uncle Sam needs to dress in black because the American Dream has died, whereas others believe that the American Dream still lives on, or that it has just changed to fit the times. …show more content…

King’s stunning use of statistics and facts, along with his ability to provoke a sense of pride, determination, and justice convince the readers that although the American Dream has evolved, it still exists.
King’s strong use of logistics and facts effectively …show more content…

King makes it abundantly clear in his paper that the American Dream should only be achieved through honorable work. He has convinced the mind and the heart to believe and fight for the American Dream. He also impresses upon the readers the importance of earning their version of the American Dream through the morally correct way. Brandon King advocates that the American Dream should only be gained if the person has worked hard, or if they achieve their dream through honorable ways. “In fact, the original term “American Dream” was coined during the Great Depression by James Truslow Adams, who wrote that the American dream “is that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability and achievement, regardless of social class or circumstances of birth” (1931)” (Pgs. 610-611, Para. 1). He does not want the American Dream to be tarnished, or defaced by those who would misrepresent everything that the American Dream stands for. “I would redefine the American Dream today as the potential to work for an honest, secure way of life and save for the future.”(Pg.611, Para. 1). The original term that was coined proves that the American dream is supposed to be available to everyone. It also affirms the belief that instead of being handed everything, or to lackadaisically gain everything is not in the spirit of the American dream. Mr. Adams seems to want people to earn what they have, to work until their

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