I believe that Bonnin’s story is displays the American Dream coming true, even though the American way of life was forced upon her at a young age. She resisted the American Dream and wanted no part of the white man’s civilization when she was younger. She did not understand the language, customs, or way of life for the white man, but when she was forced to go to school, she eventually learned the white man’s culture and the idea of the American Dream.
The American Dream is surrounded by success and the chance of achievement of a better life and education in this world is a big way of achieving the American Dream. So many benefits come from a good education. In today’s time people cannot usually be as successful in achieving the American Dream without the proper education. Education is crucial! The American Dream for Bonnin came true by way of her receiving an education. She explains, “at the close of this second term of three years I was the proud owner of my fist diploma” (437). This statement displays her ownership and pride in her accomplishment of receiving an education. Even though this was against her mother’s will, Bonnin pursued a high education and succeeded. I believe her story displays the American Dream coming true because of her academic achievement and chance at a better life because of her education. I also like that Bonnin makes a point to say "first diploma." This leads me to believe that she went on to further her education and received more degrees.
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