Another American Dream

The American Dream The American Dream has never had an exact definition, and thus the novel My Antonia proves the fact. Not all of the main characters have the same goal , but many of their goals revolve around a few concepts. An American dream is success. Not necessarily being excessively rich, but enough so that starvation and poverty are not a factor in the day-to-day basis. Also, happiness and stability. Many of us want a …showed first 75 words of 360 total…

…showed last 75 words of 360 total…want for a better familial situation. For example, Cather shows Mama’s pursuit for a better life for her children when Antonia states that “ For Ambrosch, my Mama come here (p.59), ” and also a better education for her children. The American Dream has and will continue to usually revolved around improving the condition of one’s current status and prospering in a new place where, in turn, it is like being given a second chance.