American Dream

 “America Dream” is linked with the expression “you get what you deserve”.  This expression relates very much with John Meacham’s article, “Keeping the Dream alive.” American Dream is all about possessing “things.” The seeking for a better and happier life is almost everybody’s goal in life. However it only became strong and possible in America with the power of capitalism increasing significantly throughout the years. The America dream created the idea that people can buy their future and that their future is going to be as greater as they work and deserve.

“Rethinking the American Dream,” by David kamp is concentrated much more on what it really means for people nowadays and how it is different from days back. The meaning of the expression “American Dream” has changed since it was first used. It became much more dependable on one’s perspective of life. In addition, American dream does not have on path or result anymore. The America dream these days is much more individual and singular. Even though the pursue for a greater life with financial power, happiness and security is still a main goal for many people, these days people are remodeling the definition of happiness; furthermore, since the market has increased much more than the income has, it became harder to the middle class to obtain “things,” which weren’t days back when the American dream was fully presented in everyone’s life, as a result of, people are now changing now their ideas of what is important and really necessary to obtain in order to reach a successfully life, financially and emotionally.

Both articles show a different perspective of the “American Dream.” Rethinking the American Dream explains that the American Dream has changed and it is not just one idea of living; also, people are now focusing on things that really matter for their lives and not just buying “things” in order to reach a greater life.