The American 2
Beginning of paper
In America, a citizen expects a storybook life. A life which has a controlled destiny is ideal. The American dream is based on making enough money to own a house and finding a mate. Money becomes the main part of the dream, and is expected to make the dream become a reality. Europe, however, is ....
Middle of paper
.... a compromise between his freewill and destiny in order to accept his future. The novel shows this through Christopher Newman throughout the entire story.
In the beginning of the novel, Christopher Newman thinks that the world is in his hands and that with his money he is there to enjoy it. He goes to Europe thinking that Europe will welcome and admire his wealth, and he is not set astray by the rich culture and heritage of Europe. James introduces the novel with a description of Newman wal ....
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Word count: 2286
Page count: 9 (approximately 250 words per page)
