Citizen Kane and the Critique of the American Dream
Words: 1136 Pages: 4 3021Since its inception, America has symbolized power and prosperity on the global stage.However, these symbols were severely crippled by the devastating effects of the Great Depression, leading to the evolution of a notion known as the "American Dream." James Truslow Adams defined this phrase in his book, The Epic of America, as "that American dream of a better, richer, and happier life for all our citizens of every rank." Despite the diverse varieties of race, religion, class, and beliefs within […]