Dichotomy Between Illusion And Reality In The Great Gatsby

The dichotomy between illusion and reality is assuringly very present and is easily misinterpreted. Published in 1925, The Great Gatsby a well-known novel, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, showcases the desperation of Jay Gatsby, a hard-working individual that tries to pursue the true love he once lost. Through the times the American Dream is prevalent, Gatsby's fight for Daisy, a beautiful individual filled with charisma, was truly challenging, though Gatsby's efforts in discovering love were incredible. This results in the disappearance of the green light which illustrates the hope Gatsby owns but in turn is blind to greed and signifying the American Dream is an illusion.
Nick, a young and compassionate individual, describes the green light which

Daisy’s expressions of his wealth and success made her become very emotional about what Gatsby has become, through who only he has built. Filled with concern and happiness, Nick states, “Possibly it had occurred to him that the colossal significance of that light had now vanished forever. Compared to the great distance that had separated him from Daisy it had seemed very near to her, almost touching her. It had seemed as close as a star to the moon. Now it was again a green light on a dock. His count of enchanted objects had diminished by one” (93). Thrilled by Gatsby’s success, Daisy brought emotions and happiness, which Gatsby explains his achievement and accompaniment in having Daisy’s passion. Through Gatsby’s wealth and enchanted items that are rare, those who are wealthy are bound to have. Fitzgerald's purpose for this piece is to show how his wealth and hard work were able to pay off, in return for having Daisy and her love. The vanishing of the green light and how he was able to achieve this purpose of his through the wealth he was able to build by himself. Having the American dream of his be secured and happiness is obtained, though greed can be what corrupts