1. The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby is considered to be the "great American novel" by many because the main character of the story is said to "embody the innocence of the American dream." ... Critics say that Fitzgerald tells of this corruption in many of his novels, The Great Gatsby included. ... The underlying theme in all of this is that Gatsby uses money to form personal relationships. ... In chapter four of The Great Gatsby, Fitzgerald tells the reader that the American dream was originally about "discovery, individualism, and the pursuit of happiness." ... Scott Fitzgerald proves this fact in The Great G...
- Word Count: 2165
- Approx Pages: 9
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School
