Kyle's Thoughts

 The American Dream, defined by Google, is  the ideal by which equality of opportunity is available to any American, allowing the highest aspirations and goals to be achieved. It seems like everyone in America is fascinated by this idea. This is extremely reasonable because America was built on this principle. Immigrants come to America for a better life and to set up their family for a better future by leveraging the American Dream. The American Dream is a great thing because it limits nobody. If you work hard, effectively, and efficiently, it seems like you can accomplish anything. America is the only country where this can happen to the scale it does. However, with this dream comes a harsh reality for many. Many people are never satisfied with what they have, which leads to feelings of entitlement and ungratefulness. Willy, for example, believes that he doesn't have what he deserves, when in reality, he has more than a lot of others. He has a family, a car, a house, there's...

"Bernard can get the best marks in school, y'understand, but when he gets out in the business world, y'understand, you are going to be five times ahead of him." This quote is Willy talking to Biff and Happy. Willy has the best intentions for his children, but he gives them the wrong advice. He thinks that all they have to do is be well-liked and they will succeed, but by seeking out approval and being well-liked, they won't be liked. On the other hand, Bernard focused on things that would improve himself and become more successful, which made him more well-liked. This creates the effect of a sense of failure surrounding Willy and the whole family. They have the proper intentions for the most part, but they go about it in the wrong way. Linda tries to maintain Willy's dignity, but it just ends up stroking his ego. This quote resonated with me because I see a lot of people try to become the most well-liked. They prioritize what others think of them rather than ...