The Road Not Taken

Robert Locke made a clear statement when he wrote the poem, The Road Not Taken .The ending of his poem truly embraces what I interpret as the American Dream. The last stanza states, “I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference”. The ability to take the road less travelled by is what the American Dream offers. In America, there isn’t one set path to fulfillment, citizens have options and have the freedom to make choices. Our ancestors have made these opportunities available to all through the creation of values. These values included, work-ethic, faith, and equality. When I hear the term “American Dream”, I think about the duty of maintaining the ethics of my ancestors, who have cleared some of the pebbles, sticks and sunken holes on various pathways. The American Dream means to follow the footsteps of one’s decedents, but branch off of the path, and go further. Adding to the amount of trail covered, then makes it easier for someone else to reach their destination. Overall,
As an African-American, the endurance of my ancestors has broadened the amount of assessable opportunities in my life. Such as the ability to attend and excel at a primarily white institution. Additionally, I will be the first doctor in my intermediate family. None of my intermediate relatives have pursued a doctorate in a medical field. Moreover, my parents have struggled along their path to guarantee that I have the chance to explore the world. My dad came from a poor family where effective plumbing wasn’t accessible, and my mother endured tiredness through jobs, while balancing the effects of many hardships. Yet, through their pursuit of dreams and their value in possibility, I am better prepared to face the challenges that I will have to face in life. Here I am, battling stereotypes, negativity and rejection for my future offspring, to assure that they aren’t too battered up once they arrive at their desired