American Dream

This article suggest that the American Dream still exists today.
http://www.forbes.com/2009/01/28/american-dream-polling-opinions-columnists_0129_john_zogby.html


''It takes a lot to blunt the optimism of the American people, and this recession has certainly put a dent on our outlook. However, when we measure how people feel about their long-term goals in life, it is remarkable how optimistic they remain.''

The article looks at polls and statistics taken from American people and tries to understand if the American Dream is still relevant in contemporary society. The statistics show that following the 2008 election (second week of January, 2009) 56% of people still believed that the American Dream exists.

The statistics in this article relate to Ragged Dick in many ways. The polls from this article were completed during a very difficult point financially in the USA similar to what it was like many years ago. Also, the article considers people who make less money (similar to Ragged Dick) and shows how a large percentage still believes that they can achieve their dream.