This is probably the best essay about the American Dream/Great Gatsby. ... The true meaning of the American Dream is lost by the characters in The Great Gatsby, and leads them to the downfall of their life trying to obtain it's illusionary goals. For Jay, in The Great Gatsby, the interpretation of the dream is that through wealth and power, one can acquire happiness. ... Characters, including his close friend Nick, do not see why Gatsby is chasing the past. ... As was shown in The Great Gatsby, the characters always wanted more of something, no matter what it was or what...

• Word Count: 1640
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School