The American Dream, a worldwide held idea that coming to the United States would give people ultimate freedom and opportunities for prosperity and success through employment relentless. James Truslow Adams once said in his book The Epic of America: "The American dream is the dream of a country in which life should be better, richer, and more fulfilling for everyone, with opportunity for everyone based on his abilities or achievements. It's a difficult dream for the European upper classes to interpret adequately, and too many of us are weary and wary of it. It is not just a dream of automobiles and high wages, but a dream of social order in which every man and woman will be able to achieve the fullest stature of which they are naturally capable and be recognized by others for what they have done. are, whatever the fortuitous circumstances of birth or position. Diaz describes the lives of immigrants from the Dominican Republic and their long struggle against the uncertain promise of the American dream and what will come of it. Immigration is a heated and never-ending topic that is discussed throughout America and the world. When the topic of immigration comes up, racism and poverty are sure to follow the conversation, making America's ancient goal known as "the American Dream" a terrifying reality. In the novel, we see the main character, who immigrated to America with his family, struggle in his life with drugs, poverty, and the absence of his father for most of his life. The stories are distributed in an almost random selection from Yuinor's life. However, after reading the book, the reader begins to realize that Diaz is painting a broader picture of immigration in this way. Diaz illustrates what immigration is...... middle of paper...... States. The story “Fiesta, 1980” tells that the family will welcome their aunt to finally arrive in America. The story, however, addresses the subject of Yuinor's father having been missing for many years and he still isn't really over it. In “Drown,” we see the lengths a person will go to conform to certain societal norms to be part of a culture. Diaz does a fantastic job telling the true story of the struggle of immigrants trying to make it in the United States. From what we imagine and think we know to the personal, darker side of immigration. Diaz also depicts the American dream turning into a nightmare for the Dominican community who believe America is the only answer to help them escape poverty. In reality, when immigrants end up in America, their plan never goes as planned, but it's worth it to achieve the American dream..