Great Gatsby, death of hope
F. Scott Fitzgerald epitomizes his disappointment with the failure of the American Dream in his breakthrough novel, The Great Gatsby. The theme of the withering of the American dream is personified through many of its characters. There is a strong contrast between the wealthy and the poor, as the contrast of those pursuing the American dream and the ones that have reached it. Fitzgerald makes a heavy point, though, in exaggerating the dissatisfaction and unhappiness of all characters, rich or poor, primarily in the characters of Tom, Gatsby, and George. Through hard work and self-determination, Gatsby comes to wealth and embodies the American dream. But this embodiment is superficial, because superior morality is part of the dream, and is something Gatsby lacks. Much of his wealth is achieved by the illegal sale of alcohol in a time of prohibition. The most prominent aspect of the American dream is happiness, which is Gatsby's greatest disappointment. Although he i
Tom Buchanan illustrates the indirect murderer of the American dream. Tom's morals are tarnished by racism, adultery, and a sense of superiority. Accompanying his immorality, Tom is unhappy with himself and others. Nick states, "Something was making him nibble at the edge of stale ideas as if his sturdy physical egotism no longer nourished his peremptory heart" (128). Illustrating the high society of America as having short temper and a gift for gaining revenge. Once, he lost his temper with Myrtle Wilson, his mistress, and without a thought broke her nose. Also, after Myrtle's tragic death, Tom tells George that Gatsby was the one that killed his wife, knowing that George will kill Gatsby. This symbolizes the conflict between new and old money. This is the state that old money is not accepted in high society the state that even hard work and success is no reason to have hope, and the state the American dream is dead. Perhaps the most honest and hard-working character
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