The American Dream

My favorite thing that we discussed in class this week was how Gatsby proved that the American dream is possible. He stripped himself of his former identity while trying to pursue great wealth and prosperity. Gatsby’s whole life was devoted to rekindling the relationship he once had with Daisy Buchanan.
Gatsby grew up poor and worked himself up the status chain until he was on the other side. The American Dream is just that, material prosperity, and going from rags to riches. He had always surrounded himself with things, threw glamorous parties every Saturday, and made himself be the person who he thought Daisy would want to be with and love. Although he achieved the American Dream in a physical sense, in reality, he was still empty inside. Jay Gatsby had all the money he would ever need, but he had no friends, love, or important relationships. Only three people even showed up to his funeral when he died.