The American Dream

The American Dream During the Roaring Twenties, American lifestyles changed dramatically. Money was abundant and people were going out and having fun. All of this wealth and socializing contributes to the “American Dream”. Jay Gatsby, the main character of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald symbolizes everything about this dream. Gatsby thinks money is the answer to all his problems and desires. This includes the woman he loves, Daisy. Jay Gatsby has the best …

…and he no longer has too much to live for. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is incredibly written to help the reader understand what was going on during the Jazz Age. The two main characters, Nick and Gatsby help balance the book’s effect. All the themes and symbols are wonderfully added to the story. The whole issue on the “American Dream” intrigued me because everything in the book is connected to it.