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=Chapter 4=



"The [|American Dream] is the idea held by many in the United States of America that through hard work, courage and determination one could achieve prosperity. These were values held by many early European settlers, and have been passed on to subsequent generations. What the American dream has is the idea held by many in the United States of America that through hard work, courage and determination one could achieve become is a question under constant discussion."

The American Dream is a topic which can be seen to a great extent within the text of //The Great Gatsby.// To be more specific, the actual disintegration of the American Dream is what is being primarily focused upon throughout the novel. The book encompasses the many different aspects in which the American Dream is decaying away, whether it be the chase for material gain, or the pursuit of pleasure, with complete disregard to morals.

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