The Great Gatsby is a perfect illustration of the destructive power of dreams. ... Scott Fitzgerald's novel, The Great Gatsby. ... Myrtle Wilson's desire for upper class status rivals that of all other characters in The Great Gatsby. ... George Wilson, Myrtle's husband, also wishes to come into some money, namely through Tom's car, which he hopes to buy and then sell again and make some money out of it. ... I agree that The Great Gatsby is a perfect example of the destructive power of dreams. ...

• Word Count: 1310
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• Grade Level: High School

In The Great Gatsby, the longing for the real American Dream---a simple white picket fence, a perfect family, a true love, and security---is not uncommon, but the corruption is characterized by greed and overpowered by money and material wealth. ... This quote also reveals that maybe even Daisy was not good enough for Gatsby's great dream since it was so oversize. ... Though Gatsby may have been the base of the corruption of the American Dream throughout the book, Tom and Daisy Buchanan and Myrtle Wilson thrice reflect the disingenuous desires of the population. ... Scott Fitzgerald&#x...

• Word Count: 1397
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The Great Gatsby is a perfect illustration of the destructive power of dreams. ... Scott Fitzgerald's novel, The Great Gatsby. ... Myrtle Wilson's desire for upper class status rivals that of all other characters in The Great Gatsby. ... George Wilson, Myrtle's husband, also wishes to come into some money, namely through Tom's car, which he hopes to buy and then sell again and make some money out of it. ... I agree that The Great Gatsby is a perfect example of the destructive power of dreams. ...

• Word Count: 1307
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

The Great Gatsby is a perfect illustration of the destructive power of dreams. ... Scott Fitzgerald's novel, The Great Gatsby. ... Myrtle Wilson's desire for upper class status rivals that of all other characters in The Great Gatsby. ... George Wilson, Myrtle's husband, also wishes to come into some money, namely through Tom's car, which he hopes to buy and then sell again and make some money out of it. ... I agree that The Great Gatsby is a perfect example of the destructive power of dreams. ...

• Word Count: 1312
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

The novel, The Great Gatsby by F. ... It is in the valley of the ashes where the most tragic occurrences take place; Tom has his affair with Myrtle, Daisy kills Myrtle with Gatsby's car, and George Wilson decides to murder Gatsby. ... Another symbol of great importance is Gatsby's house. ... Although it is seen that Gatsby will cave in eventually, Wilson provides an instant picture of what Gatsby will soon become. ... The Great Gatsby is a great portrayal of the corruption of society and the fall of the American Dream. ...

• Word Count: 1611
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School