trees and a white picket fence. It was a vision of the American dream
shared by many who were struggling during that time.
[5] But is the American dream as depicted in Hollywood films a
reality or a myth? That depends on who you ask. Some argue that it is
a myth, an unattainable ideal that only exists on the silver screen. Others
believe that it is a reality, a tangible goal that can be achieved with hard
work and perseverance.
[6] The truth likely lies somewhere in between. While Hollywood may
exaggerate the possibilities of the American dream, it also provides
inspiration and hope. It tells stories of ordinary people achieving
extraordinary success, reminding us that with determination and
talent, anything is possible.
[7] However, it is important to remember that Hollywood is just that -
Hollywood. It is a place of make-believe, where reality is often twisted
and distorted. The American dream as portrayed in films is often
simplified and sanitized, leaving out the struggles and challenges that
come with pursuing one’s dreams.
[8] In reality, the American dream is complex and multifaceted. It is
different for each individual, and it can evolve over time. It is not simply
about financial success, but also about personal fulfillment and
happiness.
[9] Ultimately, the American dream is what we make of it. Hollywood
may provide the fantasies, but it is up to us to turn those dreams into
reality.
The author's purpose in writing this article is to discuss the portrayal of the American Dream in Hollywood films and to explore whether it is a reality or a myth. The author presents different perspectives on the topic and acknowledges that while Hollywood may exaggerate the possibilities of the American Dream, it also provides inspiration and hope. The author ultimately suggests that the American Dream is different for each individual and it is up to individuals to make their dreams into reality.
As for whether the American Dream as defined by the author is a reality or a myth, it is subjective and depends on individual beliefs and experiences. Some may believe that the American Dream is attainable through hard work and perseverance, while others may view it as an unattainable ideal portrayed only in movies.
American Dream in Hollywood What is the author’s purpose in writing this article? Do you think the American Dream as the author defines it is a reality or a myth?
[1] Tinseltown1 didn’t invent the American dream, but it sure put it out
there for the world to see — a dream lit by the perpetual sunshine of
Southern California, steeped in the values of the immigrant filmmakers
who moved there in the early 1900s and got enormously rich.
[2] It was their own outsider experience these Italian, Irish, German
and often Jewish moviemakers were putting on screen, each
optimistic,2 escapist fantasy a virtual American dream checklist:
● Hard work carries the day in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.
● Little guy makes good in the oil-rich world of Giant.
● Character matters more than birth, as no one knows better
than Luke Skywalker in Star Wars.
● And you make your success as an individual, says rugged
individual John Wayne in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance.
[3] Hollywood’s not called a dream factory for nothing. It
manufactures optimism, and in the process of selling it, can make the
possibility of success feel wondrously real.
[4] During the Great Depression,3
for instance, the silent comedy
Modern Times had Charlie Chaplin’s Little Tramp4
imagining not great
wealth, but an idyllic5 middle-class existence, in a house with orange
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