Interpretations of The American Dream In the interpretations of American Dream, Dr.

King in his I have a Dream speech, b est explains about the various components that make American Dream and it is und er attack from its own people? One of the intriguing highlights of this rhetoric al speech is depicted upon the demanding of the racial justice and racial equali ty. To emphasize on the culture of racial brutality which was frequent up until 1960s, he announces, I have a dream that my four little children will one day liv e in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by t he content of their character. This argument not only revolutionized the racial e quality, but brought a new dimension in the understanding of American Dream. We all know about the fundamental ideals that make up the American dream, such as the equality factor that all men are created equal, the opportunity to be prospe rous in life, the pursuit of happiness etc. But Dr. Kings speech is unique in tha t it vigorously presents the demand for the fairness in the people regardless of where who you are and where you are from? Justice and fairness is everybodys rig ht! Another solidifying example of the bedrock of American Dream is seen on the Gettysburg Address speech given by President Lincoln in an attempt to honor the new National Cemetery. Like, Dr. Kings speech President Lincolns speech also revolutionized the American Dream. President Lincoln mentions, although the fore fathers of America fought for equality during liberation, where has the spirit t hat gave birth to this nation gone? During the civil war, Americans lost faith i n the constitution and the morals that this nation was built upon. There is a di rect correlation in comparison to Dr. Kings speech in that they both strive for e quality and liberty. However, Dr. Kings speech emphasizes more towards the failur e in justice among the African Americans. He claims, although emancipation procl amation that freed the slaves during President Lincolns presidency, the lives of African American were still in stake and freedom hasnt totally been accomplished. Both of these speeches are exceptionally scripted in that their symbolism strat egically personifies that hardships, sacrifices and efforts are imperative to pu rsue the American Dream,