Response To The Declaration Of Independence
According to the author, the American Dream is the ability to be able to live a life that you are capable of living; a life that allows you to reach your full potential regardless of who you are or where you come from. The author states this in paragraph one, when he says: “. . .in which each man and each woman shall be able to attain to the fullest stature of which they are innately capable, and be recognized by others for what they are, regardless of the fortuitous circumstances of birth or position.”(214-215). He believes that everyone should have a chance to be who and what they want to be and that everyone has a certain right to achieve it.
In paragraph two, when the author refers to the Declaration of Independence, I believe that he indeed does help to support his thesis from paragraph one. When the Declaration of Independence states: “. . .that they are endowed with certain …show more content…
I believe that there are so many definitions because the American Dream, to me, has no certain definition. I believe that it is an idea that inspires us in ways that are unique for each individual depending on what drives them to succeed.
When the author quotes Thomas Wolfe's definition of the American Dream, Thomas Wolfe says: “. . .the right to live, to work, to be himself, and to become whatever thing his manhood and his vision combine to make him.” I wholeheartedly agree with Wolfe's definition, because what it all comes down to is choice. We all should have the right to choose to do whatever we want to. Even if the decision doesn't seem all that great to others, our choices define who we are and all that we hope to be. We write our own stories and our choices make sure of
In paragraph two, when the author refers to the Declaration of Independence, I believe that he indeed does help to support his thesis from paragraph one. When the Declaration of Independence states: “. . .that they are endowed with certain …show more content…
I believe that there are so many definitions because the American Dream, to me, has no certain definition. I believe that it is an idea that inspires us in ways that are unique for each individual depending on what drives them to succeed.
When the author quotes Thomas Wolfe's definition of the American Dream, Thomas Wolfe says: “. . .the right to live, to work, to be himself, and to become whatever thing his manhood and his vision combine to make him.” I wholeheartedly agree with Wolfe's definition, because what it all comes down to is choice. We all should have the right to choose to do whatever we want to. Even if the decision doesn't seem all that great to others, our choices define who we are and all that we hope to be. We write our own stories and our choices make sure of