... of many boys and men trying to live their versions of the American dream. Since America is a capitalistic nation, the obtainment of wealth is very important. People go to great length to pursue their interpretation of the American dream. Many achieve financial success. Very many do not. Like Gatsby and Carrie, they find out at the end of the road that ... ...

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... a house directly across the bay from Daisy's in order to impress her with his great wealth. Through flaunting his wealth with lavish parties, elaborate mansion and extravagant cars of "monstrous length with triumphant hat boxes, supper boxes and tool boxes...Sitting down behind many layers of glass in a sort of leather conservatory way", materialism became Gatsby's instrument in attempting to accomplish ... ...

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