US politician, Julian Castro, describes that the American dream is neither a race nor a marathon.Not everyone crosses the finish line, but each generation can pass the beauty of their legacy onto the next generation. F. Scott Fitzgerald believes this to be false, as described in his novel The Great Gatsby. Although Fitzgerald believes the American Dream is an allusion, many others still believe in its prosperity, which is enough for it ot stand vibrantly amongst the American public. First, the American dream can be defined as the equal opportunity for everyone t strive for their best in the world,regardless of their background or past. As a second generation Indian American I can contest the opportunity this “dream” promises as true. My grandparents
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In The Great Gatsby when Nick goes on a drive with Gatsby he sees in a limousine “three modish negroes, two bucks and a girl.” In response to this Nick “laughed aloud as the yolks of their eyeballs rolled forward in a haughty rivalry.” The “haughty rivalry” that is present can best be described as Nick, an upper class male forma richa family, looks towards these others condescension, as if there is a lack of equality between them. This demonstrates that the American dream, which is said to thrive amongst the cities of America, is being disregarded due to the present social hierarchy. However, The American dream is not singularly a system of social institutions and norms. The American dream is the ability of on to achieve wealth regardless of their background. There is a hierarchy present but that wouldn’t necessarily stop the attainment of wealth.For example, the Great Migration during World War One occurred due to the fact that many African-Americans sought more economic opportunities(the American dream) in the North than the South- which was considered racist. This didn't mean that that American dream was dead in the South, it just meant that it was more transient inthe …show more content…
Gatsby does this by thinking that by accumulating wealth he will gte Daisy and finally achieve this “dream.” In fact, in the excerpt provided it demonstrates Gatsby’s commitment to the dream as he “ couldn’t possibly leave Daisy until he knew what she was going to do.” This would elaborate his commitment in the sense of how desperately he sought Daisy and by factor how desperately he sought commercial goods to satisfy his pleasure. In the end, Gatsby didn't receive happiness since Daisy chose Tom, demonstrating the fallacy that wealth brings happiness. However, Gatsby is only one person out of many to chase the American dream. Thought for many cases , the idea that materialistic goods will bring happiness, does occur- and is believed in. For example, many of the citizens and residents of Silicon Leave resided in the area to earn money as fast s they can code. Engineers VC came to the valley, “The cradle of innovation,” because they believed in the American dream and how it helped many others. Jobs, Dell, Gates, Bezoes, etc., all people who came from nothing but started whole tech empire and made billions doing so. Those people who came to the valley came there because they saw the riches that the region promised. They wanted to attain the wealth that pleased the founders of the area to fulfill the thought that material goods can bring happiness- an aspect of the American
In The Great Gatsby when Nick goes on a drive with Gatsby he sees in a limousine “three modish negroes, two bucks and a girl.” In response to this Nick “laughed aloud as the yolks of their eyeballs rolled forward in a haughty rivalry.” The “haughty rivalry” that is present can best be described as Nick, an upper class male forma richa family, looks towards these others condescension, as if there is a lack of equality between them. This demonstrates that the American dream, which is said to thrive amongst the cities of America, is being disregarded due to the present social hierarchy. However, The American dream is not singularly a system of social institutions and norms. The American dream is the ability of on to achieve wealth regardless of their background. There is a hierarchy present but that wouldn’t necessarily stop the attainment of wealth.For example, the Great Migration during World War One occurred due to the fact that many African-Americans sought more economic opportunities(the American dream) in the North than the South- which was considered racist. This didn't mean that that American dream was dead in the South, it just meant that it was more transient inthe …show more content…
Gatsby does this by thinking that by accumulating wealth he will gte Daisy and finally achieve this “dream.” In fact, in the excerpt provided it demonstrates Gatsby’s commitment to the dream as he “ couldn’t possibly leave Daisy until he knew what she was going to do.” This would elaborate his commitment in the sense of how desperately he sought Daisy and by factor how desperately he sought commercial goods to satisfy his pleasure. In the end, Gatsby didn't receive happiness since Daisy chose Tom, demonstrating the fallacy that wealth brings happiness. However, Gatsby is only one person out of many to chase the American dream. Thought for many cases , the idea that materialistic goods will bring happiness, does occur- and is believed in. For example, many of the citizens and residents of Silicon Leave resided in the area to earn money as fast s they can code. Engineers VC came to the valley, “The cradle of innovation,” because they believed in the American dream and how it helped many others. Jobs, Dell, Gates, Bezoes, etc., all people who came from nothing but started whole tech empire and made billions doing so. Those people who came to the valley came there because they saw the riches that the region promised. They wanted to attain the wealth that pleased the founders of the area to fulfill the thought that material goods can bring happiness- an aspect of the American