America was a nation built upon the foundation of freedom, its people fought to attain unalienable rights from an oppressive authority. I believe to be American, you are a part of the history of men that fought for their freedom and changed their destinies. I believe to be a good American, means that I am free to strive for my goals, to break through the gates that block me, whether it be social, racial, or gender opposition, that I can and I must do the best that I can.
My interpretation of freedom and what it means to be a good American will definitely differ from those around me. Some may think that America is a “White Nation”, some may think it is a land of opportunity, others a land run rampant with the chaos ensued by split parties. Each is entitled to their own belief of what America or being American is, that is their freedom. In my variation, each to their own shall strive for the betterment of themselves and others as a whole.
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Honestly true freedom, to allow for any actions taken to be regarded in the manner of freedom, will result in disorder and probably anarchy. I will not say that we should be free in the manner that would result in society crumbling, but realistically many would not immediately commit immoral deeds and do as they please. Humans are fundamentally social creatures, thus if society would fall, I believe it would be at least a controlled chaos.
Going back to what it means to be a good American, at its simplest I believe that it means that each citizen is entitled to living fulfilling and happy. To be American, America will give you opportunities, but your success and fulfillment should be made by your sweat and tears. As quoted in “America” by Claude McKay, “I love this cultured hell that tests my youth!. Giving me strength erect against her hate. . .Darkly I gaze into the days ahead. . .Beneath the touch of Time’s unerring hand”.
In conclusion, my definition of being a good American is to work hard for my place and position, that America is a land that enables you to strive for your aspirations. A simple single-sentence conclusion. I believe this is not enough for this essay, so I will put up another prompt. America is the land of the free, it’s citizens are Americans’ those entitled to dream beyond the stars and grasp their own destiny. If so, why are their freedom and opportunity obstructed by their fellows? That we are bound by these shackles known as racial, social, and sexual discrimination. How long must we fight amongst ourselves? As quoted in “America and I” by Anzia Yezierska, “Happiness is only by working at what your love” “Why don’t they have free boarding schools for immigrants-strong people-willing people?”
But I am hopeful, as stated in Langston Hughes’ “I, Too, Sing America” “Tomorrow, I’ll be at the table. . .They’ll see how beautiful I am And be ashamed”. Like how time erodes the metal bonds, the society too will break these social bonds in a matter of time.
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