Gatsby Outline Although Myrtle Wilson comes from poverty and does not achieve wealth, the American dream is still attainable for everyone because of capitalism, social classes, and determination. The American Dream is still attainable for everyone because of capitalism. Gatsby is one of the main proponents of capitalism, being he used it to achieve his goals. Although illegal through capitalism, Gatsby sold “ Sold grain alcohol over the counter”( Fitzgerald 233). Being born in the lower class Gatsby struggled initially to achieve the American Dream, but Gatsby started his own business and through capitalism achieved the American Dream. While capitalism can be used to achieve monetary goals, it can also help you emotionally achieve the American Dream. After getting in a fight at the plaza, Tom and Daisy return home to find something that calms the situation. After the horrendous night Tom and Daisy came home to “ a cold plate of fried chicken on the floor” and “two bottles of ale”(Fitzgerald 162). Even in dark times, having access to products …show more content…
Not everyone’s American dream is the same; while some focus only on monetary value, others dream of advancing socially. People who attended Gatsby's parties “got into automobiles which bore them out to Long Island and somehow ended up at Gatsby's door”(Fitzgerald 88). While not all these people are of the same wealth as anybody, through social gathering people are able to move up the social ladder and achieve their American dream. All though unorthodox, Myrtle uses Tom to do the same. While with Tom, Myrtle buys “some cold cream and a small flask of perfume”(Fitzgerald 32). Although Myrtle is not wealthy enough to buy these things, she is able to use her looks to move up her social class. Being with Tom allows her to buy these things with his money. In certain situations, just changing the people around you can help you achieve the American