gatsby
Gatsbys Pursuit of the American Dream Arthur The Great Gatsby, a novel by F. ... This dream is different for different people, but in The Great Gatsby, for Jay, the dream is that through wealth and power, one can acquire happiness. ... Jay Gatsby, the central figure of the story, is one character who longs for the past. ... Once he acquires this wealth, the moves near to Daisy, "Gatsby bought that house so that Daisy would be just across the bay" and throws extravagant parties, hoping by chance she might show up at one of them. ... Gatsby doesnt rest until his American Dream is finally fulfilled. ... Gatsby is a prime example of pursuing the American dream.