Obstacles of American Dream
A Raisin in the Sun
The American Dream is why many people find themselves attracted to this country. For some, it can be the desire to become more than their parents. For others, it is the desire to excel beyond others expectations. No matter the reason for a person 's desire to reach the American Dream there are obstacles that sometimes seem overwhelming. In the story a raisin in the sun an African-American family living on the South Side of Chicago in the 1950s where racism and prejudice was a serious issue. The Younger 's family had to embrace the hard reality that comes with the American dream. In this essay I intend to prove why the "American dream is a myth not a destiny".
The romantic formulation we all dream about a home where we can provide for our families and everyone wants to have the equivalent of picket fences, front yards, and two-car garages. We 've known for some time that the degree of social mobility in the US is much less than people believe. The American dream myth is a false perception that there is equal opportunity that allows us to be more accepting of unequal outcomes than we would be if we knew how stagnant social outcomes actually are. The evidence that rebuts this belief is worth repeating. In the story A Raisin in The Sun the Youngers family are about to receive an insurance check for $10,000. This money comes from the deceased Mr. Younger’s life insurance policy. Each of the adult members of the family has an idea as to what he or she would like to do with this money., Mama, wants to buy a house to fulfill a dream she shared with her husband. Mama’s son, Walter Lee, would rather use the money to invest in a liquor store . He believes that the investment will solve the family’s financial problems. Walter’s wife, Ruth, hopes that she and Walter can provide more space and opportunity for their son, Travis. Finally, Beneatha, Walter’s sister and Mama’s daughter, wants to use the money for her medical school tuition. Each person
The American Dream is why many people find themselves attracted to this country. For some, it can be the desire to become more than their parents. For others, it is the desire to excel beyond others expectations. No matter the reason for a person 's desire to reach the American Dream there are obstacles that sometimes seem overwhelming. In the story a raisin in the sun an African-American family living on the South Side of Chicago in the 1950s where racism and prejudice was a serious issue. The Younger 's family had to embrace the hard reality that comes with the American dream. In this essay I intend to prove why the "American dream is a myth not a destiny".
The romantic formulation we all dream about a home where we can provide for our families and everyone wants to have the equivalent of picket fences, front yards, and two-car garages. We 've known for some time that the degree of social mobility in the US is much less than people believe. The American dream myth is a false perception that there is equal opportunity that allows us to be more accepting of unequal outcomes than we would be if we knew how stagnant social outcomes actually are. The evidence that rebuts this belief is worth repeating. In the story A Raisin in The Sun the Youngers family are about to receive an insurance check for $10,000. This money comes from the deceased Mr. Younger’s life insurance policy. Each of the adult members of the family has an idea as to what he or she would like to do with this money., Mama, wants to buy a house to fulfill a dream she shared with her husband. Mama’s son, Walter Lee, would rather use the money to invest in a liquor store . He believes that the investment will solve the family’s financial problems. Walter’s wife, Ruth, hopes that she and Walter can provide more space and opportunity for their son, Travis. Finally, Beneatha, Walter’s sister and Mama’s daughter, wants to use the money for her medical school tuition. Each person
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