Theme Of Corruption Of The American Dream In The Great Gatsby

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In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel, The Great Gatsby, one of the main characters Jay Gatsby was an entrepreneur who had a false perception of the American Dream. Gatsby’s corruption of the American Dream made him no longer have a vision of building the life he wanted instead it was just about him getting as rich as he could. Gatsby was killed in his home where he appeared happy on the outside but he was truly unhappy by the choices he had made. Gatsby’s misinterpretation of the American Dream slowly lead to his death. He had all the money he could ever want or need. He lived in a huge mansion, drove nice cars, and held extravagant parties at his home. Gatsby always appeared happy on the outside, but on the inside he was miserable. He wanted nothing