Random Student Thesis Statements (taken from internet)
American Dream Synthesis Essay:
1. Though the illustrious American Dream is plausible, human errors, from
disillusionment and self-satisfaction, do not allow for it to be achieved.
2. A constant dissatisfaction is part of the American Dream, as we can never really
arrive at a 'dream'.
3. The American Dream is unattainable because materialism governs most people’s
lives, which cause them to lose sight of what their hearts truly desire.
4. The American Dream is often a nightmare because people try to go beyond their
limitations.
5. The perception that materialistic success results in happiness is a major flaw in our
thinking about the American dream, and it is this thinking which makes the dream
unattainable for many.
6. The continuous American optimism keeps individuals from realizing that their
American Dream is, in fact, unattainable.
7. The hunger for money and power drives individuals to lose their own core values;
once those values are lost, one can never attain the American Dream.
8. To maintain one’s core value even while striving to achieve their dream is rare.
For those rare few who can, the Dream can be reached and surpassed.
9. Unattainable goals are often set as objectives to the perfect American Dream.
Therefore, it is not that the Dream is unattainable, but that many set unreachable,
not realistic, goals.
10. Although America is supposed to be a land of equal opportunities, racial
discrimination and a dilapidated capitalilstic system have made social mobility
nearly impossible for the majority.
11. Many aspects of the American Dream are no longer available. Gender inequality
forces people, especially women, to abandon their original destinations.
12. The original concept of the American Dream has been altered and tainted due to
self indulgence and a focus on material, not emotional, values.