PROMPT: To what extent does The Great Gatsby critique the pursuit of wealth and social status as a path to happiness and fulfillment? by Chris Hill https://padlet.com/chill310/9mixynlxu8yakl0i Post three questions you have to ask yourself to start thinking about this essay. en-us 2025-01-29 13:25:47 UTC 2025-01-30 13:03:21 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4ac.png https://padlet.com/chill310/9mixynlxu8yakl0i/wish/3308471427 How would wealth lead to the concept of fulfillment and happiness?


Anh Bui

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Anh Bui

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Is the pursuit of wealth and social status apart of the “American Dream”?

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What sacrifices does someone have to take in order to achieve wealth and social status?


Did Gatsby feel like he achieved ultimate wealth before he died?

-Angie

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Why is the "American Dream" only attainable by the wealthy?

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  • What is the average percentage of people who sacrifice anything to reach wealth and power?

  • Are most people rich people mentally fulfilled and happy?

  • Was Gatsby fully confident Daisy would run back to him after showing off his wealth?

    • Hannah

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    1. Why was Gatsby the only one with the idea of obtaining his "American Dream" and not other rich people like Tom?

    2. Why was wealth portrayed as the center of happiness, when many argue it doesn't bring joy?

    3. Did Gatsby ever think of dropping his pursuit for wealth? Or was he always obsessed with the fact that it would "bring Daisy back."

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  • How strongly does your social status impact your ability to achieve happiness?

  • How does the end of The Great Gatsby explore the aftermath of failed dreams, even when one is finally considered "wealthy"?

  • Do the characters of The Great Gatsby display that happiness comes from their wealth or their relationships with others?

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  • Does wealth and privilege guarantee happiness and fulfillment?

  • Was it worth it for Gatsby to pursue wealth and class and find temporary happiness but meet catastrophic failure in the end?

  • Does the "American Dream" always have to be related to being wealthy and being in the upper class? Or can we find happiness and be contented with our version of the "American Dream"?

    -Sam

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    How does wanting wealth shape society, and set people's standards of the American Dream?


    Can Wealth truly make someone happy or does it create the feeling of not having enough? and how does this affect the person?



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  • Why does it seem like the American dream is only attainable for those who are really wealthy and not those without wealth?


    1. Can having a high social status allow to blend in with those who are really wealthy?


    1. Why did Gatsby expect Daisy to come

      back to him for being wealthy knowing that she was with Tom and they had a kid together?

    -Fernando

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    Does Gatsby end suggest that the pursuit of dreams are flawed.


    The last sentence of the novel what does that convey about the problems of living in the past.



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  • How is the lower class viewed in comparison to the upper classes in the Great Gatsby?

  • What is the American Dream according to the Great Gatsby?

  • How does someone like Gatsby challenge the typical wealthy individual within the novel?

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  • Does having copious amounts of money seem positive in the book?

  • Are the characters we see who have lots of money displayed as being fulfilled and happy?

  • In the novel, Nick is the only one we see who is not overly rich or obsessed with wealth, is he an example of when wealth does not consume you?

    Asha-

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  • How do the themes of Friendship and Loyalty intersect with social status? Does characters in the book stay loyal?

  • How does society shape the characters views on happiness and status? the reality?

  • Does having money make the characters happy?

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