The Great Gatsby is a novel written by F. Scott Fitzgerald to put into perspective how the “American Dream” can end in an instant. Jay Gatsby, who the story is about, has a fantasy dream and wants to be with Daisy. In order to do this, Gatsby, who lived right across from her, hosted the grandest parties. A lot of people showed up to these parties, even the ones who were uninvited. The story is about a series of events that Gatsby uses to try and impress Daisy. In the end, Gatsby is shot, and the dream of Daisy is gone in an instant. At Gatsby’s funeral, only three people showed up, and it illustrated the commentary that Fitzgerald was trying to get across. Even though Gatsby had many come in and out of his house for parties, only three
