After reading all ten of the cultural myths I feel that the myth of materiel success strongly influences our popular culture. This myth basically states that in America hard work leads to good fortune, which results in money, fame, and power for the individual. Most people in our society feel that the more expensive stuff they have makes themselves worth more. These people believe that the poor are just lazy, though the poor working just …showed first 75 words of 345 total…

…showed last 75 words of 345 total…I truly believe that the myth of materiel success strongly influences our popular culture. It gives people the push to strive for success. So all people in this world are competing with each other to make the most money and gain the most fame. It is kind of like one huge contest, whoever makes the most money wins. It seems that in our society today money is everything and without you are nothing. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**