C.+Gatsby+Essay

“Americans have always believed in possibilities. And they have consistently said over time that they can start poor in this country and become rich” (sellye 3) describes Jay Gatsby perfectly. First when Jay wasn’t born into a rich family. When he turned 17, he moved from his parents and changed his name. In his new land he met a very rich person named Dan Cody. Cody gave Jay a job, a place to live, and soon they became best friends. Unfortunately Dan Cody suddenly died, which left Jay with a good amount of money. With that money Jay went into the smuggling business, where he smuggled all sorts of items, mainly alcohol. After all this time Gatsby had become very wealthy and rich.

With all this money Gatsby bought a Mansion across a lake from the girl of his dreams (Daisy). He began to throw parties for random people he didn’t know hoping that Daisy would stop by. Soon enough Daisy came to one of his parties. Gatsby and Daisy began to talk more and more, that’s when they started to see each other. Because of this, Gatsby thought that Daisy didn’t love tom, her husband, and he thought she loved him. All of this took him through some terrible times until his death at his home. All in all, Gatsby did not get to achieve his American dream.

“I thought you knew old sport, I’m afraid I’m not a good host” (Fitzgerald 52) explains that Gatsby has part of the American dream. Gatsby has a lot of money that he can spend on anything he wants. He always hosts huge parties and random people are always showing up. But one person he always wanted to show up is Daisy, who is the love of his dreams. If he gets the girl he would complete his dream. Overall Gatsby isn’t really that happy of a guy because he doesn’t have a girl.

All in all, the quotes that have been shown greatly represent Gatsby and his role in //The Great Gatsby.// Also it explains what his American dream is.