Letters appears to be the green light they have been waiting for: the opportunity for a new, fresh and untouched world that offers anything and everything desired, but despite how appealing the new world of America is, Crevecoeurs opinion drastically transforms. The notion of the dream world is completely erased. James is faced with, and must deal accordingly, with the realization that there is no perfect placeeverywhere there are unavoidable problems and issues that hinder a society. So, rhetorically speaking, Crevecoeur a0ppeals to the masses of Europe by offering a world of freedom and choice, but simultaneously conveys the truth that there is no perfection in this world and everywhere there is physical and moral evil with which we are all oppressed (881).Initially, the images of a man who is satisfied to be an American farmer instead of a Russian boor or a Hungarian peasant, portray a seemingly productive, prosperous and joyous situation. He speaks with such pride when he reflects on all the blessings afforded him on behalf of his fathers past struggles and laborsHe left me a good farm and his experience; he left me free from debts, and no kind of difficulties to struggle with (852). This brings into consideration another problematic concept: inheritance versus self-made wealth. Since America is the land of freedom to pursue self-interests as James has described, then this prosperous, fertile land of his should be something of great pride. Yet, he was not the one who labored and toiled for countless years to cultivate that richness: it was his fathers dedication and determination to the American dream and not his. Thus, it is James` inheritance that Crevecoeur utilizes to produce the current tone of pleasure and content. As he states, This formerly rude soil has been converted by my father into a pleasant farm, and in return, it has established all our rights; on it is founded our rank, our freedom, our power as citizens, our import...
