Fortune, wealth, prosperity. All these words have one thing in common and only one thing, money. This is what the American Dream is made of.
Though in The Great Gatsby the American dream may seem so real and within reach. The sad truth is that its far from reach. This dream that we all have is nothing but just that a dream.
Jay Gatsby was able to reach his "dream" but at what cost? He lost the one person he truly loved, to money. In order to try to get his girl, Daisy, back he had to achieve fortune. A great amount too, He is from a completely different social class that required Daisy to marry into fortune. The American Dream doesn't only consist of wealth but happiness with the one you love, kids, and a beautiful house. Jay only achieved 1/4 of this dream.
Wealth is a reality but the Whole package that we call an American dream is nothing but a wisp of air in our little heads. An illusion that will only be a reality in our dreams.
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