The Great Gatsby as an American Dream
The Great Gatsby: Unmasking the Illusion of the American Dream "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald is often regarded as a quintessential exploration of the American Dream. Published in 1925, the novel offers a critique of the Jazz Age society and delves into the themes of wealth, social status, and the pursuit of happiness. The novel follows the life of Jay Gatsby, a young man pursuing the American dream. The American dream, also known as the ethos of the United States, is a set of ideals in which life should be richer, better, and more fulfilling for every individual. The Mirage Shattered: Gatsby's Elusive Quest Amidst Moral Decay "The Great Gatsby" portrays the American Dream as an illusion, a mirage that seems attainable but is ultimately unattainable for most. Jay Gatsby, the novel’s enigmatic protagonist, epitomizes the American Dream’s facade. Born into poverty, Gatsby reinvents himself as a wealthy man to win the love of Daisy Buchanan, a woman from a…