Theme Of Ambition In The Great Gatsby

Register to read the introduction… Daisy is one of the most noticeable characters who is under pursuit as her affection is targeted by Jay Gatsby. This is essentially the main focus and conflict of the novel, as Gatsby who spent years amassing a vast fortune, just so he would have a chance with Daisy. There are also those who are being pursued for the sake of prosperity. Tom would be a prime example as he is being pursued by Myrtle, purely for the fact that Myrtle no longer wants to live a life in a run-down auto shop, but a life of wealth and extravagance. Additionally, Myrtle is also being chased after by Tom as well, though, Myrtle is not being sought after for her affection, but simply because Tom is bored of his life with Daisy. Therefore, having an affair with Myrtle ignites a spark of enlightenment in Tom's repetitious days. Continually, aspirations such as happiness and success are also being sought after, as both George and Gatsby wanted successful lives, and to live in financial prosperity. However, these goals were ultimately for the intention of pursuing a significant other; for Myrtle and Daisy. Therefore, in the end some individuals are pursued for relationships such as love interest and friendships, while others are pursued for materialistically purposes such as …show more content…
The pursuing are people who are still moving towards their main goals such as love, financial prosperity, entertainment and ideals such like the "American Dream". The novel's plot is essentially a story about pursuit as it retells Gatsby chasing Daisy and trying to win her affection. In addition, almost every character in the novel is pursuing , whether it is for something that is superficial or something that is profound and deep. With Gatsby pursing Daisy, Jordan pursing fame, Daisy pursing happiness, Tom pursing Myrtle, Myrtle pursing a wealthy lifestyle, and George pursing success, it is clear most people have desires, and even if some goals are achieved, more and more wishes arises as it is almost human nature to be pursuing. This is evident from the fact that Tom, even though obtain what others would spend a lifetime yearning for, eventually becomes bored of his wife Daisy, and feels the need to have an affair with Myrtle. Therefore, almost every human being who has a purpose in life would be pursuing, and even if all goals are achieved, eventually more desires will