should be accepted for having excessive amounts. Gatsby was never one that wanted to stay at the poor end of society, by looking at his past you can see that he was determined to get ahead in life. His father told Nick, Jimmy was bound to get ahead. He always has some resolves like this or something. Did you notice what he's got about improving his mind? He was always great for that.1 Gatsby's want for a large amount of money was a huge part of the American dream. He thinks that once he is successful in achieving his financial goals, that it would lead to a better and happier life. The novel is set during the 1920's, which were rather corrupt years, on the account of morals and values. With the sale of alcohol prohibited in the united States, it leads to how Gatsby actually made his fortune. He made his money through the illegal sale of alcohol or "bootlegging" He learned the business form Dan Cody when he moved east from western United States. As Gatsby became richer he moved on to the West Egg in New York, which was directly across the bay from Daisy's home. Gatsby's house was built just for the purpose of impressing Daisy with his material objects, which is a sign of how the corruption was affecting how he used money to achieve his ideal. The things that Gatsby used to show his wealth to others, are all of the antiques and his library full of leather bound classics which were unopened. At one party Jordan and a man spoke about the books, "Absolutely real - have real pages and everything. I'd thought they'd be a nice durable cardboard."2 The books and antiques are Gatsby's way of showing off his wealth to others, but Gatsby does not even seem to care one way or another what objects he owns. In the novel Gatsby only really uses his bedroom and it is described as empty compared to the rest of the house, which his guest see. Other symbols of great status in the 1920's was the automobile.
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