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The Super-Rich In The Great Gatsby By F. Scott Fitzgerald

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The American Dream was created to instill the false idea that rich people have to live a comfortable and healthy life without any problems and sympathy because they have money. However, when reading about the lives of the super-rich through stories and articles, we can have sympathy because it's much different. In "The Great Gatsby," by F. Scott Fitzgerald, it explores the lives of the super-rich during the Jazz era, showing the emptiness that can come with extreme wealth. The characters in the book, especially the main character Jay Gatsby, are portrayed as lonely, disillusioned people who are unable to find true fulfillment or happiness despite their money. This theme is portrayed in real-life stories like "The Poorest Rich Kids in the World" by Sabrina Rubin Erdely, about people who struggle with addiction, mental health issues, and a lack of …show more content…

These characters illustrate how even the super-rich are not immune to challenges like loveless relationships and betrayal. The challenges faced by the super-rich characters in The Great Gatsby mirror the real-life struggles explored in the article "Secret Fears of the Super-Rich." The extremely rich individuals interviewed faced many challenges despite their money. They talked about feeling isolated, worrying about work and relationships, and fearing for their children's well-being. One survey respondent expressed concern about their children's upbringing, stating, "Money could mess them up—give them a sense of entitlement, prevent them from developing a strong sense of empathy and compassion"(Wood 7). This quote shows that wealthy individuals worry about how their money might affect their children's values and behavior, especially their moral development. Many of the super-rich do grow up entitled and dissatisfied, feeling pressured to maintain a certain lifestyle, but some grow up abused and neglected by their super-rich

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