The American Dream Gatsby's pursuit of the American dream is depicted in The Great Gatsby, by Scott Fitzgerald. In the novel, the American dream is shown through Gatsby's eyes. The novel shows the downfall of Gatsby's attempts to reach its illusionary goals. The attempt to capture the American dream is central throughout life. For Gatsby, his dream is not through wealth or power, but for his love of Daisy. All Gatsby has ever wanted in …showed first 75 words of 524 total…

…showed last 75 words of 524 total…old sport" (141).Gatsby's own characteristics contribute to his fate. Gatsby is unable to control his obsessive desire to have Daisy. The result of Gatsby's foolishness makes his dream vanish. Through the novel, Gatsby's motivation and ambition are extinguished with the pursuit of an empty goal. The idea of the American dream still holds true in todays time. No matter if it is love, wealth or fame, everyone strives to get what they want to achieve.