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What Does The American Dream Symbolize In The Great Gatsby

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“The American Dream,” something everyone hopes to accomplish spending their lifetime in search of prosperity, freedom, and happiness. When the idea of the “American Dream” comes to mind, the typical story is someone coming to America with nothing and then obtaining great wealth and having everything. It goes as far back as family’s moving out West to start a new life by farming or prospecting for gold. As time has changed though the image of wealth has changed by having materialistic items like a nice house, as well as other items. This can be seen in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s, The Great Gatsby, through the characters in the story, most notably being Jay Gatsby, with his luxurious lifestyle. Jay Gatsby’s personality and lifestyle surely depicts
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