ou will discuss definitions of happiness and freedom howthey evolve what they reveal about culture and how media and mythinfluence both happiness and freedom. How does the definition ofhappiness and freedom change over a lifetime? Though thedefinitions may vary are there overall elements that are requiredfor something to be considered happiness? How do our views ofhappiness and freedome reflect cultural myths? How is happinessdefined by American media and advertising? The concept of theAmerican Dream originally articulated in 1931 by James TruslowAdams emphasizes the possibility of upward mobility through hardwork and effort. Does this definition still apply today? How wouldyou define the American Dream?