In these two readings writers, Cullen and Kamp explore the meaning and existence of the American Dream. The American Dream is always changing and can be interpreted differently by every person. This is certainly apparent is Cullen and Kamp’s writing. Both take different approaches in addressing their personal feelings. In Kamp’s article he focuses on the dream as a symbol of overcoming and living a decent life. Kamp questions the rise and decline of the American dream. He suggests that after many years of an increase in wealth and success, that people now view the maintaining of this state as a decline in the American Dream. Kamp suggests that maintaining this middle-class lifestyle is not as bad as people think. Kamp also believes in the