The American Dream

Every American has the aspiration to be healthy, have wealth and live an enjoyable life. They want to do the best and be the best. Many will chase the same dream, but only a few will successfully reach the American Dream. All the others will just keep on dreaming.
In the Taming of the Shrew, Hortensio and lucentio want Petruchio to get married to Katherine. She is a very wealthy woman but with little beauty. Petruchio is willing enough to marry such an ugly looking woman, all just for the money. Petruchio is one of many that is one the chase for the American Dream. Just like all the others he will do whatever to make that dream reality.
Mr. Gatsby was a victim of the American Dream as well, Gatsby believed that having loads of money, a big mansion and parties everyday was the life. He was a powerful man and was strictly business. His success was cut short by people who hate seeing others succeed, but themselves. Too much success can lead to many problems including death. That is why to many people the American Dream is just an illusion and to those who are really living it, watch out cause you might have a pack of haters behind your back.