How Is The American Dream Possible In The Great Gatsby

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In the novel The Great Gatsby written by Scott Fitzgerald it shows the idea of the American Dream, and how it can be possible. The American dream can be achieved by working very hard and having strong dedication. The American Dream is the idea that every person should have an equal opportunity to achieve success in life. Gatsby’s American Dream was successful because he was determined to find a way to do what he wanted no matter what the consequence.

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They were both in love but when he got called to war everything changed between them from this point on. Daisy promised Gatsby that she would not marry or dated anyone else and wait for him throughout the war. When Gatsby returns from war he found out that she is not only dating someone, but worse. She is married to a man named Tom …show more content…
All Gatsby wanted was Daisy to see how wealthy he was. Gatsby lives in a different part of town than Tom and Daisy. Gatsby lives in West Egg and Tom and Daisy live in East Egg. West Egg consisted of people who are newly rich. East Egg for the people that have been rich for generations.

Tom and Daisy finally go to one of the parties. Tom didn’t want to go but ended up going only to watch over daisy because she didn’t trust him with Gatsby At the party the truth finally came out about Gatsby and his job. Tom told Daisy that Gatsby’s money comes from bootlegging. She says that Gatsby’s wealth comes from a chain of drugstores that he owns. Daisy got mad that Tom said that. Gatsby got nervous because he thought she was mad because the party wasn't up to her standards.

Daisy and Gatsby got closer and closer. Daisy wasn't worried about Tom because he is able to have affairs and she didn’t say anything but Tom would get mad so he has no right to be mad. He got the women he was dreaming about since he left for war, and a rich and powerful lifestyle in West Egg. He achieved his Dream. He may not have her all to himself. But he still has part of her. Tom doesn't like Gatsby because of what he is doing with

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