# The American Dream Critique in Gullible’s Travels

> Theme guide for Gullible’s Travels by Ring Lardner.

The book critiques the idea that wealth and social access bring happiness, as the characters' pursuit of status leads only to debt, disappointment, and a longing for the simple comforts of home.

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