1. Great Gatsby - Corruption of the American Dream
When you have an unlimited amount of money, you can always buy the things that satisfy your taste. ... He is so intent on getting Daisy it seems he will doing anything to win her love; including doing illegal things to get money. When Gatsby meets Nick at one of his famous parties, Nick agrees to set up a meeting, "He wants to know...if you'll invite Daisy to your house some afternoon and then let him come over" (83). ... She informs Nick that, "Tom's got some woman in New York" (15). ... In her real life she lives in poverty, but when Myrtle is with Tom, her perception of things...
- Word Count: 1640
- Approx Pages: 7
- Grade Level: High School