Ambition and determination build some of the greatest people the world has. In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Novel, The Great Gatsby, most readers focus on the negative sides of Gatsby’s ambition towards his dream. However, more attention should be put on the admirability of Gatsby’s zealous pursuit of his dream. Gatsby has been chasing his dreams all of his life. Since his youth he has been striving to attain fame and fortune in efforts to capture the woman of his dreams, Daisy. Daisy and the rest of Gatsby’s dreams are represented by the color green which surrounds Gatsby’s life. Even though Gatsby dies young, he honorably seeks out his dreams and dies trying to achieve them. The green surrounding Jay Gatsby’s relentless pursuit of his goals reflects
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Those who choose to chase the American dream find that in order to succeed they must commit to a tireless routine that is necessary to attain greatness. Achieving greatness also requires luck and impulsive actions that spur a person into their path of success. When young James Gatz finds himself saving a wealthy boat from a storm, he also finds himself creating a new identity that is capable of accomplishing greatness. This identity is known across New York as Jay Gatsby. “It was James Gatz who had been loafing along the beach that afternoon in a torn green jersey and a pair of canvas pants, but it was already Jay Gatsby who borrowed a row-boat, pulled out to the TUOLOMEE and informed Cody that a wind might catch him and break him up in half an hour.” 105 Gatz sports a tattered green jersey that uses green to reflect his hopeful demeanor, despite the weathering from the elements. Gatz’ drive to succeed enables him to paddle out to a monstrous boat and make a connection with the captain. The connection Gatz makes with the captain helps develop the identity of the Great Gatsby. Gatz’ aspirations as an American Dreamer helped bring him from poverty to prosperity. As stocks describes, “Gatsby 's story seems to show that it is possible for a 'Mr Nobody ' to achieve the 'American Dream ' of social transformation: a farm boy from the Midwest is able to become the Great Gatsby, the millionaire host …show more content…
Daisy finds comfort in Gatsby because he loves her unconditionally, unlike her husband who openly cheats on her and takes her for granted. Though Gatsby and Daisy want to be with one another, many social normalities and physical barriers lie between the pair. Daisy has created a family that includes a husband and a child, which she and society frown upon abandoning. Also, Tom begins to hypocritically fight back against Daisy’s affair which hinders the progression of Gatsby’s Dream. During an encounter between Gatsby and Tom Buchanan, Gatsby’s car was included with a description of the , “hot, green leather of the seat.”128 When Gatsby is invited the home of his adversary, Tom Buchanan, tensions roie as Rom begins to realize that his wife and Gatsby had an emotional connection. Tom spurs an impromptu trip to New York and the cars take the shape of the people who own them. Gatsby’s hot green seat represents the danger upon his dream of being with Daisy. The Heat represents the danger and pressure, and the green represents hope and daisy. With Tom in a frenzy, either Daisy finds solace in Gatsby or returns to her husband. Gatsby’s dream is in a delicate state of either crumbling or succeeding. Much like the American Dream for many people, it is vulnerable and can face destruction in an instant. When conversing with Mr. Buchanan Gatsby says, “‘If it wasn’t for the
Those who choose to chase the American dream find that in order to succeed they must commit to a tireless routine that is necessary to attain greatness. Achieving greatness also requires luck and impulsive actions that spur a person into their path of success. When young James Gatz finds himself saving a wealthy boat from a storm, he also finds himself creating a new identity that is capable of accomplishing greatness. This identity is known across New York as Jay Gatsby. “It was James Gatz who had been loafing along the beach that afternoon in a torn green jersey and a pair of canvas pants, but it was already Jay Gatsby who borrowed a row-boat, pulled out to the TUOLOMEE and informed Cody that a wind might catch him and break him up in half an hour.” 105 Gatz sports a tattered green jersey that uses green to reflect his hopeful demeanor, despite the weathering from the elements. Gatz’ drive to succeed enables him to paddle out to a monstrous boat and make a connection with the captain. The connection Gatz makes with the captain helps develop the identity of the Great Gatsby. Gatz’ aspirations as an American Dreamer helped bring him from poverty to prosperity. As stocks describes, “Gatsby 's story seems to show that it is possible for a 'Mr Nobody ' to achieve the 'American Dream ' of social transformation: a farm boy from the Midwest is able to become the Great Gatsby, the millionaire host …show more content…
Daisy finds comfort in Gatsby because he loves her unconditionally, unlike her husband who openly cheats on her and takes her for granted. Though Gatsby and Daisy want to be with one another, many social normalities and physical barriers lie between the pair. Daisy has created a family that includes a husband and a child, which she and society frown upon abandoning. Also, Tom begins to hypocritically fight back against Daisy’s affair which hinders the progression of Gatsby’s Dream. During an encounter between Gatsby and Tom Buchanan, Gatsby’s car was included with a description of the , “hot, green leather of the seat.”128 When Gatsby is invited the home of his adversary, Tom Buchanan, tensions roie as Rom begins to realize that his wife and Gatsby had an emotional connection. Tom spurs an impromptu trip to New York and the cars take the shape of the people who own them. Gatsby’s hot green seat represents the danger upon his dream of being with Daisy. The Heat represents the danger and pressure, and the green represents hope and daisy. With Tom in a frenzy, either Daisy finds solace in Gatsby or returns to her husband. Gatsby’s dream is in a delicate state of either crumbling or succeeding. Much like the American Dream for many people, it is vulnerable and can face destruction in an instant. When conversing with Mr. Buchanan Gatsby says, “‘If it wasn’t for the