The American Dream Jennifer Hochschild Analysis

There are some well-known examples of everyday people, such as Oprah Winfrey, who became wealthy and successful through hard work, giving credence to the idea that in America everyone has the opportunity to become anything they want to be by putting forth an honest effort. Although most people will find living an American Dream of riches to be out of reach, everyone has a dream of succeeding, and that is what unites us and makes our nation strong. Our common dream that anything is possible is the Spirit of America.
When Jennifer Hochschild describes the fantasy of the American Dream, she captures the abstract nature of the dream eloquently. For the dream is a simple concept, an idea that anything is possible with emphasis on possible. In contrast, when she describes flaws in the tenets of the dream she strays from the essence of

However, it is more than just hope, more than just having success, it is the perceived equality of opportunity that keeps the dream alive. Equality in reality not necessary for the dream to exist. What is important is that despite not being perfect, is that we aspire to perfection. The dream is the possibility for each and every one of us to discover our own personal success. All people, both citizens and noncitizens from around the world, believe that in America it is possible to live the life of your dreams. It matters not if you actually do, it is having the chance that is the American Dream. For me, the American Dream includes a feeling of pride in knowing I am free to live my life as I choose. It the sound of the fife and drum in the Fourth of July parade, which makes the heart of every American swell with pride. It is the Stars and Stripes of our flag. It’s the red, white and blue that are known around the world to represent a nation that keeps the light on until everyone is