The American Dream
The pursuit and the obsession of materialistic goods, luxuries, status, and wealth valued for reasons other than their function or artistry can only lead to spiritual and emotional emptiness. They do not bring joy or meaning, and in fact, will lead you away from it. In both "American Beauty" and The Great Gatsby, the characters emphasize this statement by putting the pursuit of the American Dream over everything else in this world. The pursuit of the Almighty dollar, status, superficial beauty and other luxuries and new innovations leads people to neglect their relationship with others. In "American Beauty" both Lester and Carolyn neglect their daughter, Jane, after both decide to pursue new journeys. Carolyn becomes obsessed with trying to become a great real estate agent and has an affair with Buddy Kane, her so-called competitor in the real estate field. Lester too, neglects Jane as he is more concerned about his physical status to impress Jane's friend Angela than caring for his own daughter. When Jane complains to Carolyn, she lashes out at her telling her she should be happy she has "nice things" and that she should be "grateful that she doesn't live in a duplex." Jane, like most children, wants
His death shows that the pursuit of the American Dream doesn't lead to good things. Some of the character even were killed because they thought this was a great idea, but it wasn't. to have a good healthy relationship with her parents, rather than having material goods. The American Dream promises anyone a chance to become wealthy and happy, but all it does is lead you away from both of these things. When she was unsuccessful selling the home at the open house she started to cry after they left. The breakdown eventually led to her having an affair with her rival, Buddy Kane. They all have neglected their family just to become wealthy. Their ambition of becoming rich led to emotional and spiritual emptiness. In Chapter Two, we see that Myrtle can't keep her hands off Tom while George goes into the other room; she just wants to be with Tom and his money. Money means nothing without family/ The American Dream promises every person a chance at becoming wealthy. People can become obsessed with making money that it will solve any of life's problems. People who are obsessed with achieving wealth, forget about everything else in the world and leaves them with no joy. Family is worth more than any amount of money a person can ever desire. They all thought that money will bring joy but no amount of money can compare with a good relationship with family, proving once again the American Dream has failed.
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