We all have dreams as individuals, but what is the American dream? When I think of the American dream, the image of a family comes to mind. But is the perfect image of a family in front of their house really the American dream? This is certainly not the case. My family is far from perfect; the Youngers are also far from perfect. A family of six in a two-bedroom apartment, as Ruth says, is “hell.” Living in a four bedroom house with six people can be a bit cramped, I can't imagine living in a two bedroom apartment. The American dream is to own your own home. As simple as it sounds, it's not the easiest thing to achieve. It takes time and hard work. But it’s not the only American dream either. Just like four generations of Younger ago, the American dream has four stages. Let's start with the youngest and simplest version, Travis. As children, we are quite easy to please. Just give us some ground to run on and we're set. It's only as we get older that we begin to discover who we are and what we want to do with our lives. Personally, I identify most with Beneatha. She wants to go to school to become a doctor and try new things to express herself. We may not have the same dream but we are at the same stage of our American dream. That is to say, going to school to improve ourselves and discover our identity. It's when we start to settle down, get married and have children that the stage of owning our own home comes into play. Walter and Ruth are at this stage of their lives. Ruth wants a space where her family can grow and be happy. I'm not saying Walter doesn't want this for his family, he's just a little concerned about how he thinks he can achieve this dream. Walter, like an American, makes his dreams come true middle of paper......he had the money to put a down payment on the house. Maybe if they work hard enough and everyone puts in the effort, it could be possible. If you really want something, I think anything is worth seeking out. Our idea of ​​success is owning your own home. It's the American dream because it's a place where your family can develop a place of intimacy. Your home can say a lot about you and who you are. But it's also very materialistic. I don't think it's the house itself that represents the American dream, but the family inside the house. That perfect family picture we talked about earlier. Even though no one is perfect, that doesn't mean you can't have a happy family. A Raisin in the Sun can revolve around the theme of the American dream. I believe that if there is a materialistic American dream, there is also one that is a state of mind. A happy family is possible and worth achieving.