Thematic Analysis of the American Dream in Literature

In many literary works, authors explore complex themes that reflect the human experience and societal issues. Choose a novel or play that you have studied in your English Literature course, and analyze how the author uses a specific theme to deepen your understanding of a character or the narrative as a whole. In your response, be sure to consider the literary elements that the author employs, such as characterization, symbolism, or setting, to enhance this theme.