The American Dreamer By Bharati Mukherjee Analysis
The American Dream is the assumption that every single US citizen should have the same opportunity to be successful, work hard, and have determination. Bharati Mukherjee illustrates how Jasmine takes on new names and identities to transform herself as she travels through America to achieve what she believes is “ The American Dream”.
The major idea of being this “ American Dreamer” is to search for your real identity(“The Great”). Being born in India and coming to America she is an immigrant. Jasmine has gone through a lot as a child and as a young adult. For instance, violence and men. Through her eyes America is seen as an opportunity to start over; to hope for a better life. The narrator then leaves her country to fulfill her wishes and to …show more content…
On the other hand, she saw America differently. She compared it as being an alien country. Although India and America are very different, it didn’t bother Jase. She saw “different” as good because it gave her a challenge. Also, it's an opportunity because the two countries are isolated from each other and most immigrants are forced to stay. But, Jase got the chance to experience the American culture. "New Pioneers" is another name for calling immigrants that come to America. There goal to coming to America is to get a second chance of life, or in other words change themselves and their surroundings(Wachtel, Eleanor). The assimilation of Third World immigrants into the American melting pot, which is itself enriched by those she describes as "new pioneers." Jase is one of those pioneers, a survivor with courage, wryness and a hopeful streak at odds with her fatalism (Wachtel, Eleanor). While Jase is touring the United States, she has learned how to live day to day with ease and comfort. Unlike before, she also gave people a chance to support her in her journey. Besides her support from her new friends , Taylor, her husband, was her number one fan. He helped Jase get back on her right path. Not only did he give her emotional support he committed his heart to her. Jase never had anyone feel the way Taylor did about her and she never got the chance to love someone. She became overwhelmed because someone loved her for her despite her immigrant
The major idea of being this “ American Dreamer” is to search for your real identity(“The Great”). Being born in India and coming to America she is an immigrant. Jasmine has gone through a lot as a child and as a young adult. For instance, violence and men. Through her eyes America is seen as an opportunity to start over; to hope for a better life. The narrator then leaves her country to fulfill her wishes and to …show more content…
On the other hand, she saw America differently. She compared it as being an alien country. Although India and America are very different, it didn’t bother Jase. She saw “different” as good because it gave her a challenge. Also, it's an opportunity because the two countries are isolated from each other and most immigrants are forced to stay. But, Jase got the chance to experience the American culture. "New Pioneers" is another name for calling immigrants that come to America. There goal to coming to America is to get a second chance of life, or in other words change themselves and their surroundings(Wachtel, Eleanor). The assimilation of Third World immigrants into the American melting pot, which is itself enriched by those she describes as "new pioneers." Jase is one of those pioneers, a survivor with courage, wryness and a hopeful streak at odds with her fatalism (Wachtel, Eleanor). While Jase is touring the United States, she has learned how to live day to day with ease and comfort. Unlike before, she also gave people a chance to support her in her journey. Besides her support from her new friends , Taylor, her husband, was her number one fan. He helped Jase get back on her right path. Not only did he give her emotional support he committed his heart to her. Jase never had anyone feel the way Taylor did about her and she never got the chance to love someone. She became overwhelmed because someone loved her for her despite her immigrant