The American Dream has been an idea that everyone has their right to happiness, and the utmost standard of living. The dream suggest that everyone should have equal opportunities as long as that individual works hard for what they want. But it seems as if some individuals are more fortunate to gain what they specify as the American Dream, while others are not. What is so special about the American dream is that it varies from person to person. Individuals can believe that the American dream is about owning land with a nice house and a big white fence while others can assume it is about having fame and fortune. When achieving the American dream there is an assumption that an individual can come into a God-like state. …show more content…
This person is well liked by others, and is often used as a symbol of what success looks like. That’s why in Death of a Salesman it is so important to gain the American Dream because then that individual will be seen as a god amongst others, and ultimately will be seen as important person in society. In the Death of a Salesman the reader can see how obtaining the American Dream has uplifted some characters into a Gold-like state and how some characters have not reached that state of