Gatsby uses money and parties to impress people. Gatsby lives in a mansion, dresses up nice and drives an expensive car. Although he doesn’t pick up on social signals, he acts with elegance and grace. Gatsby uses his parties to amaze Daisy, who he hopes to get back together with (Fitzgerald, 1925). This is where the green light at the end of her dock plays a significant role in the novel. Gatsby looks at the green light and bonds it with Daisy. In chapter one he inclines in the direction of the light to get him closer to getting Daisy (SparkNotes Editor, 2002). The Great Gatsby also displays the loss of the American dream. There is a loss of moral value in this novel. Gatsby expresses greed and is determined to diminish a marriage to satisfy himself. Daisy herself has lost moral value agreeing to have an affair. There is a loss of social worth as well. Gatsby constantly throws huge parties on every Saturday. These reckless parties and his desire for fortune terminate the illusion of realism (SparkNotes Editor,
Gatsby uses money and parties to impress people. Gatsby lives in a mansion, dresses up nice and drives an expensive car. Although he doesn’t pick up on social signals, he acts with elegance and grace. Gatsby uses his parties to amaze Daisy, who he hopes to get back together with (Fitzgerald, 1925). This is where the green light at the end of her dock plays a significant role in the novel. Gatsby looks at the green light and bonds it with Daisy. In chapter one he inclines in the direction of the light to get him closer to getting Daisy (SparkNotes Editor, 2002). The Great Gatsby also displays the loss of the American dream. There is a loss of moral value in this novel. Gatsby expresses greed and is determined to diminish a marriage to satisfy himself. Daisy herself has lost moral value agreeing to have an affair. There is a loss of social worth as well. Gatsby constantly throws huge parties on every Saturday. These reckless parties and his desire for fortune terminate the illusion of realism (SparkNotes Editor,