conclusion
By viewing the artifacts that have been presented in this digital essay, one can see how the modern American Dream is a lot different than what people typically expect. People often strive for money and social status, but a more enjoyable and meaningful life can be achieved by pursuing a path of simplicity. In the modern age, Americans value relationships and their individuality far more than material goods and other aspects of life that simply deem to be unimportant. Life is an incredible gift, and many are beginning to realize that this gift is only truly enjoyed when life is simplified and the most important concepts are seen as such.