The American Dream In The Great Gatsby

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Ever since America declared independence from Great Britain on July 4, 1776 Americans have had an opportunity to pursue whatever dream, or goal they choose. This has given people from all races, backgrounds, and financial status a chance and an opportunity to be whatever they desire. A person who is persistent and works hard can become successful; this is the American Dream. F. Scott's Fitzgerald’s Novel, The Great Gatsby, plays off of the theme of The American Dream and those who pursue it. He also uses, West Egg as a symbol of where the "new rich" live, those who have made a lot of money by being entrepreneurial or criminals in the years after World War I ended. On the other hand East Egg is filled with those who have always had money. While they do look like they have class, dignity, and manners things lacking in West-Egg. F. Scott used Jay Gatsby and Daisy to illustrated how people of the time period …show more content…

James "Jimmy" Gatz felt he had to become Jay Gatsby to get the girl. In order to get Daisy’s attention, he created a buzz around the city about himself by, throwing lavish parties, he did not partake in. He finally reunites with Daisy and he began to show off his wealth to impress her. Jay is convinced that Daisy is now in love with him, and he is willing to do anything for her. Daisy entered into a marriage not for love but to build her social status. Both Daisy and James had what they eventually realized what they really wanted. They were just too young and naive to realize it. Jay’s American Dream may seem to be one filled with prosperity, but it really wasn’t. He gave up his integrity for his one true dream, Daisy, a goal that he never could have attained. He spent his whole life trying to become something he wasn’t, and he died for something he didn’t do. Jay died for his success. Daisy lost the only thing she truly wanted,

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