The dream
A dream is defined as a condition or achievement that is longed for; an aspiration. Throughout the book the "Great Gatsby" we see the dream of one man, Jay Gatsby. Gatsby's dream is not merely what is known as the American Dream-the belief that anyone can rise to success no matter who they are or where they are from. Instead, it is a form of romantic idealism, "some heightened sensitivity to the promises of life." It is the belief in fairytales and princesses and happy endings, a faith that life can be special, remarkable, and beautiful. Gatsby is not interested in power or money instead he uses his power and money in his attempt to gain his ultimate dream, Daisy. He must have her and he will do anything that is required in order to win her. Unfortunately, Gatsby's faith in love and happy endings is not a realistic one and his dream is ultimately crushed. However, one question is left behind, are dreams worth fighting for or should the fear of failure prevent one from attempting to fulfill their dreams. In chapter I the reader is briefly introduced to Gatsby's world. Nick describes Gatsby with such words as "crass and vulgar materialism". However he admires Gatsby for his dream, his "romantic readiness," his "extra
" Nick shocked by what he has just learned states "he came alive to me, delivered suddenly from the womb of his purposeless splendor. However, Gatsby finally settles down and later on is described with such words as "glowed", "new well-being," and "radiated. Jordan reveals to Nick that Gatsby and Daisy were one time lovers but Gatsby was suddenly called away to war and by the time he arrived home Daisy had already married Tom. Gatsby's dream, which seemed inevitable, came to a crashing halt in chapter VII leaving him "standing there in the moonlight-watching over nothing. " Gatsby has won Daisy; he has called off his parties, fired his servants and now has all of his attention has been shifted toward Daisy. " What is this dream Nick admires so much? The reader is left with this question until chapter IV when Jordan Baker reveals Gatsby's past and ultimately his dream. The chapter ends with Gatsby's dream, turning from fantasy to reality as he gets Daisy in a room with him alone, oh what the imagination can think of. and Ghandi believe that one day everyone will be equal and all will be peaceful. Should dreams be followed? Should the chance of failure prevent you from living your life? Are dreams just anti-climactical events that make up life? Well in the eyes of Jay Gatsby and especially in the eyes of most humans the answer is a resounding NO! Dreams are what motivate us to wake up in the morning, to get over a bad week, dreams let humans fantasize about a life revolving around the words what if? Dreams are what let such leaders as Martin Luther King Jr. However, the lifestyle her family and Tom have setup for her is too much for Gatsby to overcome. In conclusion, dreams are worth fighting for, and should always be seen to the end because you never know what the outcome of a dream will be if you wake up before it is over. The war between love and materialism takes place between Gatsby and Tom. Love is worth less then the security of a husband.
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