The American Dream and ‘All My Sons’
The American dream can be interpreted in many different ways; however the most common interpretation is that of, having the opportunity and freedom that allows all citizens to achieve their goals in life through hard work and determination.
A more modern interpretation may generally refer to the idea that someone’s success may depend upon their abilities and whether or not they are hard working, not on class structures. The meaning of the American dream has changed over America's history. For some, it is the opportunity to achieve more success than they could in their countries of origin; for others, it is the opportunity for their children to grow up with an education and career and for others, it is the opportunity to be an individual without the restriction of classes, castes, races, or ethnicities.