The American Dream

The book assesses the role of the theme (American Dream) in Harold’s great literary works, such as The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Great Gatsby, and many others. Each of these tales represents a different interpretation of the American dream at the time. Harold makes an effort to have a succinct perception, but he leaves a plethora of impressions. Clearly, these representations do not provide a succinct definition of the American dream, but they do provide fundamental aspects that are consistent with the American dream. These elements include those of hard work, success, and better social, economic, or political life.
Callahan, William A. “Dreaming As a Critical Discourse of National Belonging: China Dream, American Dream, and World Dream.” Nations and Nationalism 23.2 (2017): 248-270. Web.
The author analyzes the link between dreams and the national effect. He places emphasis on the America dream and the emergent China dream. Each is assessed for its impact on the global scale. The American dream is described as the epitome of success. It was the first to be coined thereby securing the US a major stamp in the global economy. On the other hand, the emergent Chinese dream appears as an alternative to the American dream. The author clearly describes it as a rival to the American dream-one meant to take that title away on the global front. The author presents clear facts and perceptions with regard to these dreams and how they relate to national identity.
Rowland, Robert C., and John M. Jones. “One Dream: Barack Obama, Race, and the American Dream.” Rhetoric & Public Affairs 14.1 (2011): 125-154. Web.
Rowland presents a different perception to the American Dream. Usually, the dream is epitomized with success (economically and politically), but much has not been accorded to the social aspect. President Obama presented the dream as a one cultural fit, irrespective of race, gender or culture. The American dream is turned into a unity for Americans of all colors and generation. The author vividly explains how the Obama’s perception of the American dream won him many accolades in Philadelphia. The American dream is one of unity. It urges the African Americans to treat slavery as a historical injustice, not a trans-historical one, and to recognize that the whites share in their current grievances.
“The American Dream - What Is The American Dream?’ America.day-dreamer.de. N.p., 2017. Web. 25 Apr. 2017.
The article gives a general perception of the American Dream. The American dream is commonly perceived as an American way of life. The dream has an individual aspect, which is widely conceived based on the experience and knowledge of America. The article portrays how the global front gain perspective to the dream. The Hollywood movies present a clear perception of the American Dream and is popularized all over the world. The article gives preludes towards the achievement of the American dream. The requirement for attainment of the American dream is for the people to work hard together to achieve the targets set.
”The American Dream in the 1920s & 30s“. Cultural History of the United States. N.p., 2017. Web. 25 Apr. 2017.
The article provides a clear chronology of the American dream. It provides basis for the essence of dreams, and how the American dream came to be. Human beings always struggle with identity and association. They always try to find something of value they can be associated with. Initially, the American dream was coined as a beacon of freedom, especially religious freedom. Colonial America unified people of different cultures and origin due to the desire to expound the benefit (freedom) they enjoyed at the time. Each group had individual stereotypes of liberty, which collectively culminated to the American dream.

Works Cited
Bloom, Harold, and Blake Hobby. The American Dream. 1st Ed. New York, NY: Bloom’s Literary Criticism, 2009. Print.
Callahan, William A. ”Dreaming As a Critical Discourse of National Belonging: China Dream, American Dream, and World Dream.“ Nations and Nationalism 23.2 (2017): 248-270. Web.
Rowland, Robert C., and John M. Jones. ”One Dream: Barack Obama, Race, and the American Dream.“ Rhetoric & Public Affairs 14.1 (2011): 125-154. Web.
”The American Dream - What Is The American Dream?’ America.day-dreamer.de. N.p., 2017. Web. 25 Apr. 2017.
“The American Dream in the 1920s & 30s”. Cultural History of the United States. N.p., 2017. Web. 25 Apr. 2017.