American Dream: Corruptions through Materialistic Objects (Theme to Text) RUGH- The concept of the American Dream has been present in the lives of many people since the beginning of the arrival of American literature - The "American dreamer" usually strives to rise from rags to riches, while obtaining wealth, social status, sophistication, love and power while on the way to the top - To Through different eras and periods, the American dream has varied slightly, but the ultimate goal remains the same; based on independence, the need for freedom and the ability and desire to achieve greatness during one's life. The early American dream was first introduced by early settlers who aspired to move West and find land to start a new life and business. gravitated toward a materialistic outlook that revolved around lavish mansions, luxury cars, and expensive clothes, thus indicating great achievements - In the novel GG, Jay Gatsby is a man from a poor family with no wealth - did not as a blueprint for achieving greatness (American Dream) - The author demonstrates how one can lose focus in life and become corrupt by focusing only on wealth, supremacy and materialistic possessions - Gatsby's goal of 'obtaining value, love and happiness in life from materialistic objects is considered naive and fallacious for one's "dream" has been corrupted and influenced by the wealth of society and the cynical outlook of those of his entourage. Gatsby is known for his lavish parties and the scandalous guests who attend them, but to his dismay, they are not his friends and he does this because he is incapable of achieving the true meaning of love for which he longs. greatly. Beyond his corrupt mind and allusive personality, the only thing in the middle of paper......never because of his background never will be. Belong - The village of West/East Egg is full of people who are selfish, superficial, and unhappy with the lives they lead; this group represents the corruption that materialism can bring - Gatsby's goal of success and romanticism turns to disaster and ultimately leads to his downfall in the novel - He is surrounded by constant negativity and unhappiness, especially in Daisy and Tom's marriage to others in elite society - Due to the influence of others and their cynical outlook on life, Gatsby is blinded by his dreams and idealisms and he is unable to see that he cannot buy love or happiness, but simply accumulate greed. - Thus, Fitzgerald effectively illustrates the effects a materialistic society and the concept of the American dream can corrupt a person's hopes and dreams