THE IDEA OF THE AMERICAN DREAM IN F. SCOTT FITZGERALD’S THE GREAT GATSBY

Abstract

This research paper explores the concept of the American Dream as portrayed in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. The novel, set in the Jazz Age of the 1920s, serves as a profound critique of the moral decay hidden beneath the glittering surface of wealth and ambition. The study examines how Fitzgerald presents the illusion of the American Dream through the life and downfall of Jay Gatsby, whose pursuit of success and love ultimately leads to disillusionment and tragedy. By analyzing characters, symbolism, and historical context, the research reveals how materialism, social division, and the loss of genuine values transform the American Dream into a corrupted vision.