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Synthesis Essay On 'All Americans Are Never Satisfied'

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Rutherford, Charles
American literature and composition/period 1
Prof. Brickley All Americans are never satisfied All Americans are never satisfied. This statement may seem like a generalization, but it is a common observation many people have made about American society. There is no doubt that Americans are known for their desire to succeed and achieve happiness, but this drive often leads to an insatiable desire to achieve more and more. The statement, "All Americans are never satisfied" is not necessarily a true statement. but this does not necessarily mean they are never satisfied. (Source F Lapham lewis money and class in America..) says,” I think it fair to say that the current ador of the American faith in money easily surpasses the degrees of intensity achieved by other societies .” I can infer that Lapham lewis is saying that America's aspiration for money has surpassed all nations and time periods and their life revolves around money.
Furthermore, I believe this goes into the idea that All Americans are …show more content…

Whether it is through advertising, social media, or news outlets, Americans are bombarded with messages that they need more in order to be happy and fulfilled. (source F utilitarianism by john stuart) being higher faculties (humans) require more to make him happy..) what I gather from the text is humans have a more intelligent species that require more to be happy this supports the idea that Americans are never satisfied because, Throughout history, Americans have been known for their desire for more. Whether it is material possessions, personal achievements, or societal progress, Americans often have an insatiable appetite for growth and improvement. This drive for more has led many to argue that all Americans are never

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