People who are desperate for wealth create an illusion that they can receive benefits from breaking the law. Wealth is considered having a great sum of money or valuable possessions. In The Great Gatsby and Wall Street, both of the main characters demonstrate illegal actions to get out of a poor situation and start achieving their goals.
In the book The Great Gatsby, James Gatz was born into a poor life. His parents were farmers and barely making ends meet. James never believed that lifestyle was meant for him so he joined the army at the age of 17. In the army, James experienced a new life. No one knew his name or the background where he came from. This created an alternate lifestyle where he could rise above the social class and create
In the book The Great Gatsby, James Gatz was born into a poor life. His parents were farmers and barely making ends meet. James never believed that lifestyle was meant for him so he joined the army at the age of 17. In the army, James experienced a new life. No one knew his name or the background where he came from. This created an alternate lifestyle where he could rise above the social class and create