Miller, their portrayals of the American Dream, its risks and dangers. ... The light symbolises a beacon, which Gatsby hopes will lure Daisy to his house, but the "unreal" indicates that Gatsby is drawn to a fantasy vision of Daisy rather than reality, and so his dream is fragile. ... Miller seems to be questioning the materialistic version of the Dream, implying that it may bring danger, but also disappointment. ... Gatsby on the other hand, sees wealth as unimportant; it is merely a means of enthralling Daisy. ... However, like Miller, Fitzgerald casts doubt on the American Dream, th...

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His goal in life becomes marrying Daisy. ... Gatsby's dream was not to become rich but to marry Daisy. ... Gatsby's need for money to obtain his dream, Daisy, has brought him to a realization that because he loves Daisy, he also loves money. ... "Jay Gatsby is not using Daisy. ... Daisy had turned into "Gatsby's corrupt dream- (52). ...

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