This week in class we talked about the American Dream. I thought that this image portrayed the image very well. It shows how it is risky and dangerous path leading up to the American Dream. But, if you are willing to take that risk, anyone can make it across. I really liked this picture because if you look at the guy on the end, the area is no longer cracked or broken, symbolizing that he made it. However, I don't like the fact that it is showing that everyone made it. On the other hand, though, they can't really show someone failing without portraying it wrong. I also agreed with the variety of people trying to achieve the dream. There are both men and women, young and old, and even a family of 3 with a son. This really stood out to me because when I think of the American dream, like many others, I think of a family of 4, a mom, a dad, a daughter, and a son. In addition, none of the families or people look particularly wealthy going into this journey. Do you think money is an important factor when entering the process leading to the American dream? I believe that anyone can achieve the dream if they are willing to put in the work, but money does help. Those who start off with a reasonable amount of money will have a better chance to achieve the dream because they won't have to work as hard. If there is anything that I missed when looking at this picture, please let me know in the comments. Thank you!!!
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This picture is really neat and I think you analyzed it really well. I think you implyed that you don't agree that anyone can make it across (it was a little unclear on whether or not that's what you meant), which I agree with because it can be hard for minorities who aren't typically included in the Dream to make it across. Good analysis!
ReplyDeleteI like how you referenced many details in the picture, such as the broken wall, which I did not notice at first. However, I analyzed the image in a different way because I believe the one-way dilapidated bridge not only represents the difficulty in crossing over to the American Dream but also that after a certain someone, the bridge will probably collapse and deny anyone else access afterwards. Figuratively, it is as if the bridge, or American Dream, only allows a specified amount of people to pass and leaves the others to fend for themselves.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your take on this image. I agree with your point of how in reality, not everyone makes it to the American Dream. However, it seems that although age and gender are varied, race is not. It also looks like they all are well off in life, which alludes to money indeed being full of impact to the bridge.
ReplyDeleteI really liked that you chose to incorporate a picture in your blog this week. I think that looking at the picture you provided and your interpretation of the picture helped me understand the American Dream more. You were very correct choosing the analyze how many people can cross the bridge and after they make it, the bridge is no longer broken. Although this image shows a lot of people crossing a bridge, race seems to lack. There is no diversity in color, and it is all white men, women, and children.
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