... of American life. The American dream has become the major focal point of many works of American literature. In F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby the pursuit of the American dream is shown through the lives of the protagonists. The story is set during the 1920's, a period when the ... "Hopalong Cassidy-, then set out to become wealthy and successful. He enrolled in the armed forces then was positioned in Kentucky where Gatsby met Daisy, who is Nick's cousin. Gatsby fell in love with Daisy immediately because to him she personified the aura of wealth, sophistication, charm, and ...

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