Analysis of: ”The American Dream Is Dead, and Good Riddance”


Article: “The American Dream Is Dead, and Good Riddance”.

The article is produced by “THE DAILY BEAST” and written by Keli Goff.

New definition of “The American Dream”.

The article is about that the Americans can no longer afford the American Dream.

Riddance = a relief, the author thinks it it’s a good thing that the American dream is dead.


Logos:

  • It continues a lot of Logos when it shows some statistics about that only 1 of 8 American families is following the real American dream.

  • The American Dream costs amount $130,000 each year.

  • James Truslow Adams introduces the “American dream” in 1931.

  • There is a rising number of childfree adults.

Ethos:

  • It is reliable, because it refers to some scientific and demographics analysis and articles in recognized newspapers.

  • It also includes different opinions.