Part one of term paper
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is about the pursuit of the American Dream. This dream is different for many people, but for Jay Gatsby, the dream is that one can acquire true happiness. In order to obtain this happiness, Jay must obtain the love of a girl, secure wealth and power, and alter the future. Jay Gatsby is the central ...

Part two of term paper
... because of their different social backgrounds, therefore, he leaves her to achieve the wealth that would make them equal. When he does leave her, she dates a few older men and then finally settles down with Tom Buchanan of New Orleans. Once Gatsby acquires his goal, he moves just to be near Daisy. Jordan explains, “Gatsby bought that house so that Daisy would be across the bay.” In order for him to see her, he holds extravagant parties, hoping that she will attend. She does not, however, ...