symbolizes the American dream. The American dream offers faith in the possibility of

a better life. Its attendant illusion is the belief that material wealth alone can bring that

dream to fruition. Through Gatsby, Fitzgerald brings together both these ideas. Jay

Gatsby thinks money is the answer to anything he encounters. He has the best of

everything. The fanciest car, the largest house, and the finest clothes. Jay has

everything except the object he most desires, Daisy. Gatsby believes he can win Daisy

over with wealth, that he could achieve the ideal she stood for through his material

One look at Gatsby’s past and it could be seen that he was destined to get ahead in

life. Mr. Gatz told Nick, “Jimmy was bound to get ahead. He always had some

resolves like this or something. Do you notice what he’s got about improving his

mind? He was always great for that. He told me I et like a hog once and I beat him for

it” (182). Gatsby’s determination to gain a large bankroll is a huge part of the

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