However, to be considered as such it would have to meet the criteria of being able to explore and deal with important philosophical and moral topics of importance such as: love, class, wealth or death. ... The American Dream/ Wealth/ Dreams and Goals Many characters have the American dream in this novel such as Nick Carraway, the narrator throughout the novel, who moves to New York to become a bond salesman in hopes of making his own fortune. ... Everything during that time seemed quite meaningless, all the alcohol and parties and such, but Gatsby doesn't particularly seem to like this wa...

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