In The Great Gatsby, Fitzgerald is saying the American Dream is dead. Nick Carraway's dealings with the high society shows how the morals of Modern America (in the 1920s) have declined. While dealing with the rich, Nick sees how the American Dream's ideals have turned into a quest to get rich and obtain social status. Not much care is given to the people of lower status. Another part of the American Dream is to be successful against all odds. James Gatz (Gatsby) worked hard to become successful ever since he was young. By the lavish parties, Rolls Royce and fancy living quarters, we see that Gatsby did indeed become successful. Another part of the American Dream would be everlasting hope. Gatsby perservered to get Daisy. Early in the story (unknowingly) we see Gatsby's love for Daisy by him staring at the green light. His love for Daisy eventually gets him killed though. When Gatsby was told to leave town for his safety, he stays because he cannot leave Daisy. That gave Wilson the perfect oppurtunity to shoot him. The American Dream is shown thorughout the novel but it isn't reflected in a good way in my opinion.
