The book elaborates upon the atmosphere of the roaring 20’s, a time when the American Dream was something that everyone struggled towards. A spouse, children, money, and a big house were all very important as success was greatly determined by these things. These rags to riches story are commonly told throughout history - yet for Gatsby, though he acquires great material wealth, he falls short of this dream. This is illustrated through Nick, who is trying to make it big, yet narrates the story…
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