One of
the predominantFitzgerald explores throughout his classic novel concerns
the American dream. The American dream is the commonly held belief that citizens from humble
beginnings can climb the social ladder and amass wealth through hard work and determination.
Amassing wealth and becoming a member of the upper class are the primary goals of the American
dream. The narrator of the story initially strives to attain the American dream by moving to the
East Coast and entering the bond business, while theof the story, , embodies the American dream.
Jay Gatsby grew up poor in North Dakota before participating in World War I and transforming his
identity. Gatsby then metand amassed his wealth in the illegal bootlegging industry.
Outwardly, Gatsby is a success story and has managed to attain the American Dream. His
lavish lifestyle and fabulous mansion in the West Egg are evidence of his success. However,
Fitzgerald critiques the American dream by portraying Gatsby as an unfulfilled man whose wealth
and status are not enough to win the true object of his affection, . In addition to the fact
that Gatsby's wealth does not make him happy, he was also forced to compromise his morals in
order to attain the American dream.
Through his portrayal of Gatsby's
unfulfilled dreams, lavish parties, and the reckless lifestyle of wealthy citizens like the
Buchanans, Fitzgerald depicts the decline of the American dream, which has become corrupted by
an unrestrained desire for wealth and pleasure. By the end of the summer,moves back home and no
longer wishes to amass wealth or live in opulence, which reflects Fitzgerald's views regarding
the decay of social and moral values during the 1920s.
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