The Great Gatsby: The American Dream [Rough Draft] The majority of individuals possess their own inspirational dream which invites one to attain hope if they are successful or learn from their mistakes if otherwise. The 1920’s portrayed countless number of opportunities where everyone could achieve their ideal at an equal prospective. During F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, a variety of characters attempt to pursue their American dreams which for some cases, did not work out as intended. Such versions of the American dream can be (are) revealed with Daisy’s obsession of her opulent status, George’s desired mentality of restarting his life with Myrtle, and Gatsby’s overall (deleted) dedication to win Daisy back. The presence of fortunes
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Gatsby seems to be living the American dream with his current economic success but readers soon realize the motives for all of his luxurious/opulent property. “‘Gatsby bought that house so that Daisy would be just across the bay’” (76) is a statement that signifies just one of many assets that Gatsby possesses as he strives to mesmerize Daisy, which distracts him from moving on with his own life. One may assume that Gatsby is living for the moment by carelessly spending his fortunes and strictly celebrating every Saturday night, but in reality, he is stuck in the past. Furthermore, as Gatsby is pitifully watching over Daisy, he replies to Nick saying, “‘I want to wait here till Daisy goes to bed. Good night, old sport.’” (138). This response reveals his constant dedication towards Daisy despite the fact that she wants nothing to do with him anymore, which does not seem to change his views on her/apparent to the delusional Gatsby. With this intension, Gatsby does not want to surrender his undying love for Daisy because he still has faith in his ‘dream’ with her. He is ultimately willing to sacrifice himself and protect her name just so that he can eventually marry her; (colon or period?) this has taken such a hyperbolic importance in his life to the extent of waiting outside her house, ‘watching over
Gatsby seems to be living the American dream with his current economic success but readers soon realize the motives for all of his luxurious/opulent property. “‘Gatsby bought that house so that Daisy would be just across the bay’” (76) is a statement that signifies just one of many assets that Gatsby possesses as he strives to mesmerize Daisy, which distracts him from moving on with his own life. One may assume that Gatsby is living for the moment by carelessly spending his fortunes and strictly celebrating every Saturday night, but in reality, he is stuck in the past. Furthermore, as Gatsby is pitifully watching over Daisy, he replies to Nick saying, “‘I want to wait here till Daisy goes to bed. Good night, old sport.’” (138). This response reveals his constant dedication towards Daisy despite the fact that she wants nothing to do with him anymore, which does not seem to change his views on her/apparent to the delusional Gatsby. With this intension, Gatsby does not want to surrender his undying love for Daisy because he still has faith in his ‘dream’ with her. He is ultimately willing to sacrifice himself and protect her name just so that he can eventually marry her; (colon or period?) this has taken such a hyperbolic importance in his life to the extent of waiting outside her house, ‘watching over