The American Dream Dead Alive Analysis

The oxford dictionary defines the American Dream as, “The ideal that every US citizen should have an equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work, determination, and initiative”. But somehow in the 21st century that definition has been skewed resulting in millennials thinking that no such thing exists. The American dream in the eyes of an entitled person has gone to the graveyard. But in reality the American Dream is more alive than ever for the people who have the determination. This notion that we millennials have taken American Dream comes such an entitled and privileged place that we refuse to see the truth. We live in our own little world in our heads nitpicking at the smallest societal flaws that we forget that
Living the American Dream meant going from dirt poor to filthy rich and becoming more than you could have ever imagined. Today, most people do not strive for a rags-to-riches transition, and instead prefer a stable, middle-class lifestyle, one in which they can focus on saving money for the future and having secure employment.” (pg.611) King sums perfectly sums up what millennials strive for in this day and age. Most of us don’t want to become stupid rich, but rather have a stable life. In result this has caused people to think that the American dream is dead. But people who say that don’t take in account that people have different perspectives on success. Back in the day the American Dream is found in the heart of every textile worker how just wanted a better for their family. There definition of success was giving their kids a better life and raising them with good morals. Fast forward a couple of years and now the perspective of the American Dream had changed, the dream was to become famous, rich, and powerful. People wanted big houses, luxury cars, and eye candy all ways at their side. And now in current time people want a stable life, where they can have the best of both worlds. They don’t want to be stupid rich or famous they want to be able buy a
I say it’s still alive and stronger than ever. Even though we millennials have gone in to a frenzy, we haven’t lost our determination to succeed in the game called life. The American Dream still dims in our hearts ready to glow bright at any moment. Even with the middle class disappearing we still strive to have a stable life. A life in which we don’t worry about obnoxious things and focus on living life its self. Lastly to the people how are still conflicted whether the American Dream exists or not just think about what it is. Do you believe it is possible to become successful if you work hard and strive to better every day? Do you believe it is that you determination will bring you prosperity one day? Do you believe if you take initiative in your life that you will reach your goal? If you said, “YES” to even one of them then you believe the American Dream is alive. And in your heart you know that the harder you work the more you will get in return. That is the American