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Corruption Of The American Dream In The Great Gatsby

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The Great Gatsby by F. Scoot Fitzgerald, is one of the most valued classic books in the history of the American literature. To the present day, The Great Gatsby continues to be considered a fascinating piece of literature. To many readers, The Great Gatsby is a simple book about an abortive love story, but in fact, it’s a very complex novel containing multiple themes and ideas, ranging from morals, wealth, true identity, and most importantly the corrupted American Dream. The original American Dream is defined as enjoying a life of comfort, liberty, and Happiness through hard work and determination. However, in The Great Gatsby, the American Dream is defined as being wealthy and maintaining a high status, which corrupts the original concept
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