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The Great Gatsby revolves a lot around the American Dream. “During the 1920s, the perception of the American Dream was that an individual can achieve success in life regardless of family history or social status if they only work hard enough” (The Demise of the 1920’s). During the story Gatsby represents the American dream, he rises above his father and becomes the rich man he wanted to be. The novel also shows the condition of the American Dream in the 1920s. The topics of dreams, wealth, and…

It was a warm sunny morning in East Egg and I was taking a stroll around the neighborhood, enjoying the beautiful weather. As I was walking, I received an unexpected call from Nick. I was curious to see what he was going to say. “Daisy! Long time no see, I wanted to invite you over for some tea and catch up.” Nick said. “Hi Nick! How are you? I would love to come over for some tea!” I replied. “Great! And don’t bring Tom.” Nick said with a sense of caution. “What did you say?” I questioned.…

The old saying goes, it is only illegal if you get caught. Throughout the 1920’s, organized crime leaders took this to the extreme thus, violence and corruption increased rampantly. While many straightforward Americans viewed the American dream as a stable economic state some viewed it as a method to get rich quick. The corruption of this era rose to unparalleled heights with some people losing faith in police officers, judges, and anyone in government. Prohibition only added to the chaos of the…

The Great American Dream What is the “American Dream?” It is notoriously the United States of America’s claim to fame. It is truthfully how the country began - with thirteen British colonies full of dreamers with higher hopes and expectations for the future. In the 1700s, the dream consisted of three simple components: life, liberty, and, of course, the pursuit of happiness. However, as the young country got on it’s feet and began to peek through as a world power, the individuals who called…

Fitzgerald expresses his criticism of the materialism of the Jazz Age through his juxtaposition of the idealistic Gatsby with the materialistic foil characters of Tom and Daisy Buchanan. Tom and Daisy are old money. They have no need, unlike Gatsby, to resort to criminal dealings because they have “possessed and enjoyed from a very young age” (O’Keefe. 20 November 2016). In that manner, the Buchanans are foils to Gatsby: they are old money to Gatsby’s nouveau riche, a contrast emphasized by the…

Destruction Fee As Jay Gatsby attempts to win over his golden girl, he is oblivious to the fact that he is hurting himself and the people he cares about along the way. Not only is Gatsby blind to not see the incongruity of his goal, but he fails to realize that the love of his life, Daisy Buchanan, has other aspirations for her ideal life that Gatsby will never be able to fulfill. Much like the way Gatsby thinks and acts, Tom Buchanan and Myrtle Wilson struggle to be mollified with what they…

Gatsby got his money by doing criminal activities , that 's how Gatsby got rich. Jay Gatsby was the representation of the American dream. Gatsby was a real passionate man who chased his dreams , and would stop at nothing to fulfill them. Even if it meant being a criminal. He was chasing his vision of the American dream since he was young. Fitzgerald, F. Scott, and Matthew J. Bruccoli. The Great Gatsby. N.p.: n.p., n.d. Print. He was chasing after Daisy since he was young also. So why was Jay…

Everyone has that one person who manages to turn their lives upside down for better or worse. It is hard to forget about that person as you may have heavily depended on them whether it be socially or romantically. The Great Gatsby, written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is about that one person. The novel itself centers around the story of Jay Gatsby, who spends 5 years waiting for his one true love, Daisy, in hopes that they will one day get back together. Because of the extremely interesting,…

On October 23rd, 2015, I went and saw the closing night of The Great Gatsby at San Jose State’s university theater. The story was originally by F. Scott Fitzgerald, however, it was adapted to the stage by Simon Levy and directed by Laura Long. The play is about Nick Carraway (played by Alex Draa), who visits his cousin Daisy Buchanan (played by Sarah Haas) and her husband Tom Buchanan (played by Niko Parras). Nick’s neighbor, Jay Gatsby (played by Spencer Greene) is in love with Daisy from years…

In the novel the Great Gatsby, by Scott Fitzgerald, the main character Jay Gatsby continues to get sympathy from the reader throughout the novel. Some readers believe that the events that happened to him were just bad luck. Furthermore, Gatsby can be read as just a victim of a society that is extremely exclusive. What the reader does not see is that are several elements of a tragic hero and Gatsby possesses all of them. By analyzing his character traits, it is clear that Gatsby is a tragic hero.…