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The American Dream In The Great Gatsby

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On many occasions, the American dream is associated with the search for happiness. Indeed, the idea of this dream arises from the American Declaration of Independence that portrays the United States as the land of freedom, rights and happiness. However, this dream has changed over the years. In other words, the original American dream has decayed and, in its place, a new idea of happiness based on pleasure has arisen. In Fitzgerald’s novel, Gatsby’s obsession represents the decay of the American Dream in the 1920’s. In this decade, the United States is experiencing great economic and social development due to advances in technology; so, people become more materialistic and superficial. The American dream of Gatsby does not agree with the original
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