The author uses a symbolic meaning in written expression to enhance the subject's interest in the novel. The use of symbolism makes it possible for readers to interpret the story and stimulate a more personalized, imaginative and meaningful experience. Scott F. Fitzgerald's "Great Gatsby" became instant classic because it was used throughout the novel to emphasize the symbolic meaning of the theme. Without this symbolic meaning, the theme of the shrinking American dream is not enriched enough, and the book never reaches position and popularity among today's readers.
American dreams are tested and explained at various levels. In 1925, Jazz era F. Scott Fitzgerald explores American imperfections and degeneracy of his novel "Great Gatsby". This exposure to rot is catastrophic, and more than 70 years later, "American beauty" instructed by Sam Mendes provided a similar depiction. This article analyzes and compares the skills that Fitzgerald and Mendes used to combine former "great Gatsby" and "American beauty" with typical suburban American dreams. Characterization of gender and class is used to construct discourse and therefore further finds readers related to information conveyed through "Great Gatsby" and "American Beauty".
The pursuit of American dreams by Gatsby is described in "Great Gatsby" by Scott Fitzgerald. In the novel, American dreams are revealed through Gatsby's eyes. The novel shows that Gatsby is trying to reach its fancy goal. The attempt to capture America's dream is the center of life. For Gatsby, his dream is not through wealth and power, but for his love for Daisy. Every Gatsby always wants life's happiness, but Gatsby can only achieve his happiness by winning Daisy. To achieve this happiness, Gatsby needs to enter the past and pursue old dreams. American
If American dreams were a matter of success, all of Jay Gatsby's "Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald achieved America's dream. If success is equal to materialism, Gatsby certainly succeeds. He gained recognition of real love Daisy Buchanan with his wealth and wealth. However, some may argue that this is not a precise representation of American dreams, but a warning about how materialism leads to the collapse of individuals and society.