In The Great Gatsby, Fitzgerald shows a picture of America in the 1920s. At that time, just after World War I, the American economy was developing at a very high speed. Prosperity changed people's spirit and values, wealthy people lived extravagant lives and sought pleasure all day long. Millions of people are trying to get rich and this was their dream. The American dream as one of the most important factors in American society of the 1920s and plays a primary role in the novel. The way Fitzgerald calls this novel is different from any other book, he calls it "The Great Gatsby" rather than "Gatsby", but how can a man who was dead and had not tried to become a great man. There are many people who study the Great Gatsby believe that this novel is full of satire about Gatsby, and is Gatsby a great man? more relaxed in society. In fact, many factors support that Gatsby is a great chaser of dreams, even though Gatsby died and did not achieve his dream. As a definition of the American Dream "life should be better, richer, and fuller for all, with opportunities for everyone based on ability or achievement regardless of class or circumstances of birth" (James Truslow Adams). In the novel, Gatsby wants to renew his relationship with Daisy, Gatsby's dream girl, and marry another rich and smart man. the upper classes. Gatsby tries to get rich by hook or by crook, he throws a big party at his house just to get Daisy's attention, he is a typical example of people pursuing the American dream. However, at the end of the story, Gatsby is killed and Daisy still lives with her husband Tom. Gatsby did not seek his goal. He died for his dream. Does this mean that Gatsby is a loser and an unsuccessful man? Gatsby is born...... middle of paper...... and becomes their friend. Nick never thinks that Gatsby is not great or a loser. At the same time he is disdained by the wealthy people of the American East and does not want to live a life just like they live, which is extravagant and corrupt. Gatsby could become one of the greatest dream chasers in history, just like Robert Falcon Scott, if he didn't live in the eastern United States. Works Cited The Great Gatsby ---- Francis Scott Fitzgerald http://www.sparknotes.com /lit/gatsby/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_American_Dream http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki /Prohibition http://hi.baidu.com/visual_art/item/d904dd4fb09f2fe81f19bc15 http:// zhidao.baidu.com/link?url=BNhHiVG_3Kyq6E2PhIMYqbiLenhEgrn6IKSB3qOTh_4JpgDlFxjHnVSspudwXxSKugvKQllcmXBH6 fsj26Jj1K http://wenku.baidu.com/view/fd862e5977232f60ddcca1fd.htmlhttp:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Falcon_Scott