The American Dream In The Great Gatsby By F. Scott Fitzgerald
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s ‘The Great Gatsby’ depicts the roaring1920’s and how society functions under the influence of the American Dream. American society during this period was determined to improve the quality of life in the country and the individual. In “The Great Gatsby”, the American Dream is hidden behind a mirage of things including corruption, beauty, greed, and, most of all, lies. All these factors gave many people a sense of false entitlement in an era when economic and social status were rising rapidly in a booming economy. Fitzgerald's “The Great Gatsby” criticizes the supposed American Dream of the time. In the roaring 20s, that the American Dream was mainly about material items and selfishness. Fitzgerald shows readers the American
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According to Fitzgerald, Americans are less likely to fall into the trap of the American Dream if they are more informed about its pitfalls and illusions. Gatsby become the center of the story due to his big personality and desire to attain the American Dream. He strives for material items and wealth but is left without the one thing money cannot buy, and that is love. His pursuit of Daisy makes his intentions and motivation clear, that his American Dream isn't complete without her. "No amount of fire or freshness can challenge what man will store up in his ghostly heart”(Fitzgerald 101). Therefore, Jay Gatsby’s actual dream of getting Daisy back is an extension of the real American Dream. This is why through all of the tragedy Jay Gatsby remains untainted unlock Daisy,Tom,Jordan and Wolfshiem. Gatsby’s shocking and tragic death shows the readers how the American Dream can cause so much pain and hardship. Gatsby’s death sheds light on just how corrupt moral the rest of the characters are living in this American Dream. Personally Gatsby’s death feels as though Gatsby’s death brings him peace that he never fully
According to Fitzgerald, Americans are less likely to fall into the trap of the American Dream if they are more informed about its pitfalls and illusions. Gatsby become the center of the story due to his big personality and desire to attain the American Dream. He strives for material items and wealth but is left without the one thing money cannot buy, and that is love. His pursuit of Daisy makes his intentions and motivation clear, that his American Dream isn't complete without her. "No amount of fire or freshness can challenge what man will store up in his ghostly heart”(Fitzgerald 101). Therefore, Jay Gatsby’s actual dream of getting Daisy back is an extension of the real American Dream. This is why through all of the tragedy Jay Gatsby remains untainted unlock Daisy,Tom,Jordan and Wolfshiem. Gatsby’s shocking and tragic death shows the readers how the American Dream can cause so much pain and hardship. Gatsby’s death sheds light on just how corrupt moral the rest of the characters are living in this American Dream. Personally Gatsby’s death feels as though Gatsby’s death brings him peace that he never fully