Question

17. Do you think the American Dream is easy to attain? Define the American Dream. Then use details from the passage and your life experiences to defend your opinion. (2 points)

Answer 1

I think that the american dream we all grow knowing is, buying a home, having a family , and being well off in society; this includes money and a great career. I do not think that attaining all these attributes come in easy.The obstacles become greater-the further you get in your quest.

For starter, currently ( with the economical crisis we are in) the government has made it extremely hard to attain a home loan, this may put a damp in the parade of some one with little money, trying to purchase a home (as a first time home purchaser).

The next goal for the American dream would be to have a family; although, this maybe the easiest goal to achieve (from my perspective). Sometimes things do not turn out to be so smooth in that area. It may be a little more difficult for some to find the special someone whom they will spend their lives with-only 50% of marriages make out well. The other half result in divorce.

Finally the most difficult dream, attaining a dream job that will be self gratifying, and will be financially rewarding as well.Let's be realistic- you will not be happy with a job that you love doing; at the same time this job cannot make your ends meet. We all have financial needs; if you are not compensated accordingly, you will not be happy ( that is the bottom line). Endeavored to improve your quality of life- that is your purpose for working. Reaching the ultimate goal of living a comfortable life with out having to struggle- that is the ultimated "American dream."


Best Regard,

Karina T.
P.S. Good luck with this topic!
:)