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What Is The American Dream In The Great Gatsby

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Have you ever had to live paycheck to paycheck? What if you had all the money in the world and could live in luxury? In the Great Gatsby, the main character Jay Gatsby came from the middle class to a life full of money and luxury. In this story, Jay Gatsby is living the American Dream. Gatsby’s life is full of big parties at his house. He has the fastest car ever. He has the time to do what he wants, whenever he wants. The American Dream works for Gatsby because he gets leisure time, a big house, and a lot of money. The American Dream works because it gave Gatsby time to hang out with his girlfriend, Daisy. These characters are together enjoying each others’ company throughout the story. They often go to parties and they travel. Gatsby also
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