Summary:

In TSIS " The American Dream: Dead, Alive, Or on Hold?" author Brandon King redefines the American Dream as the potential to work for an honesty secure way of life and save for the future.  King's redefinition affects his argument saying "Is the American Dream still around, waiting to be achieved by those who work hard enough, or is it effectively dead, killed off by the Great Recession and the economic hardships that many Americans have come to face?  Brandon King believes that the ideals and value of he American Dream are still alive. American Dream used to be owning expensive items such as cars, homes, and more material wealth. But, as of today one can focus on saving moey for the future and having a secure employment. American Dream of today is a trimmed down version of its former self.

Response:

I agree with Brandon King because I see in today society not many people owning houses but instead they rather have a secure employment and plenty of saving for the future.  So many people are renting instead of buying house, limit their spending, and own less expensive items.