Summary Of The Great Recession By Brandon King

In Brandon Kings’ report, he starts off by asking us the readers, “Is it still around, waiting to be achieved by those who work hard enough, or is it effectively dead, killed off by the Great Recession and the economic hardships that many Americans have come to face?” (King 2). He does this to intrigue the reader and have the hook to capture the reader’s attention. The hook is used just like trying to fish for fish, it's the bait to lure the reader in. It also sets up his argument and he is now able to move into his first point, which is, “Statistics reveal alarming facts, including trillions of dollars lost in the stock market (Paradis, 2009). While these losses, combined with admittedly high unemployment in the past few years, have contributed to seemingly dismal prospects for prosperity in the
What the reader sees here is King stating back to what a person puts in is what they’ll get out of it. When he says that it “... is the key” (King 3) he is trying to prove the point that they’ll need it to prosper and thrive in this society. It is the drive and the perseverance to keep going and to make it on your own. The metaphorical key is just that, it’s hope, drive, passion, and even a little bullheadedness. He wants people to understand the American Dream isn’t just lollipops and rainbows. It’s hard work and dedication. So don’t take it lightly. He goes on to say,
“In many ways, the American Dream of today is a trimmed down version of its former self. The real sign of success in our society used to be owning expensive items, namely cars and homes, and acquiring more material wealth. Living the American Dream meant going from dirt poor to filthy rich and becoming more than you could have ever imagined.” (King