Monday, March 19, 2012

Gatsby's American Dream

The American dream was originally about discovery, individualism, and the pursuit of happiness. In the 1920s depicted in the novel, however, easy money and relaxed social values have corrupted this dream, especially on the East Coast. What was Gatsby's "American Dream?" What corrupted this dream (what did he have to do to obtain it?)? Did he ever reach his American Dream? Why or why not?

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