what does the great gatsby say about the american dream
The american dream in the 1920s was filled with hard work, but in the end, filled with the glamour of the roaring 20s. Gatsby represents the American dream of self-made wealth and happiness, the spirit of youth and resourcefulness, and the ability to make something of one's self despite one's origins. This novel is based on the theme dreams, as everyone had a dream, but could not achieve, even in the freedom filled America.