Great Gatsby Themes

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“The Great Gatsby” displays many different themes. They each play an important role in the book. The majority of the main characters are rich, and treat people as they are above them. This theme is recognized as the hollowness of wealthy people. The American Dream is a widely known concept in this book as it is set in the 1920’s when the American Dream was relevant. The theme is how it is a lie, and the characters in “The Great Gatsby” make this noticeable with their actions. The American Dream in the 1920’s is the ideal that every US citizen should have an equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work, determination, and initiative. It also includes having a picture perfect family, and living up to society's expectations.