Discontent and the American Dream: John Updike's Rabbit, Run and Rabbit is Rich . This paper will argue that both of these novels are critiques of the "American dream" of suburban prosperity and success. The profound unhappiness of "Rabbit" (Angst)rom - the protagonist's own name signifying his condition - despite his material prosperity and sexual opportunities suggest is indicative of the hollow nature of the "American dream". 8 pgs. 11 f/c. 3b. Pages: 8 Bibliography: 3 source(s) listed Filename: 2920 Book Review Critiques.doc Price: 71.60