Examples Of Discrimination In The Great Gatsby

Introduction
The American Dream has been chased by many; however, discrimination consistently hinders one from achieving their American Dream, impeding the opportunities for the marginalised based on gender, class, and race. Societal norms during the 1920s and 1960s define the American Dream as the equality of every American, allowing anyone to achieve wealth, fame and happiness.
The novel, "The Great Gatsby" (1925) and the film, "Hidden Figures" (2016) expose discrimination and how it has hindered the American Dream throughout the 1920s and 1960s. The book also demonstrates that each individual has dreams and aspirations that may differ from society's Dream.
Inspired by his own life experiences, F Scott Fitzgerald wrote the novel "The Great

Scott Fitzgerald, the author of "The Great Gatsby", establishes throughout his novel the discrimination individuals face when attempting to achieve the American Dream by switching classes. Nick's father presents the reader with an understanding of the world. He tells Nick, "All the people in this world have not had the advantages that you've had" (p. 1). The imagery used in the quote allows the audience to understand that class is not chosen and cannot be changed. This quote further suggests the discrimination each class faced in the 1920s; otherwise, he would not have had to tell his son this. It is impossible to change classes once a person has been dealt their hand at birth. Myrtle and Gatsby are two characters who attempt to break the mould and move between classes, resulting in their

Despite his level of wealth being equal to or arguably greater than Tom's, a man of old money, he was still discriminated against, resulting in his death, stopping him from reaching the heights of the upper class. Tom's disdain for Gatsby is displayed when he refers to him as "Mr Nobody from Nowhere" (p. 100). The repetition creates negative connotations, positioning the audience to have disdain for Tom, emphasising that even after achieving all his wealth, Gatsby cannot overcome the gap between social classes. These characters emphasise the class discrimination prevalent throughout the novel, reinforcing the idea that the American Dream is hindered by discrimination and the class