Winter Dreams Literary Analysis

“It is not so simple as that either. As so frequently would be the case in the future, Dexter was unconsciously dictated to by his winter dreams.” This quote is from the last paragraph in section one of “Winter Dreams”, the small little phrase goes on to set the whole theme of the short story, and very early on gives us a look at Dexters desire for wealth, beautiful women, and a good time. All of which are major components of the American dream as we know it today. Although, Dexter seems to contradict himself in wanting the american dream, by getting lost in his feelings and allowing things to hold him back from really pursuing what makes him happy.

First off, in “Winter Dreams” we see Dexters desire for money and his ambition to work his