https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i Based on chapters 1-5, What is Fitzgerald suggesting about the American Dream? Choose one of the characters we have been introduced to so far. Explain in 2-3 sentences how they might represent the pursuit of the American Dream. en-us 2022-04-11 13:59:14 UTC 2022-04-11 21:06:15 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139430332 The author is suggesting that the American dream is achievable but it’s not what it’s made out to be. I say that because Tom has everything in the world he could want but he’s not happy and his wife is cheating on him, people also use him for his money.]]> 2022-04-11 16:10:48 UTC https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139430332 https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139430974 Fitzgerald is suggesting that the American dream is a dirty and bad thing. The character that best represents his portrayol of the American dream would be Myrtle. Myrtle just chases around the money and cheats on her husband.]]> 2022-04-11 16:11:12 UTC https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139430974 https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139432946 Based on the first five chapters Gatsby best represents the American Dream. I say this because Gatsby even though that he grew up rich, he always tried to find something new to do. After a point he climbed to the top, he tried to find something that enriched his life and Daisey was the perfect way to do that as he had reached the American Dream and there was no further that he could go.]]> 2022-04-11 16:12:29 UTC https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139432946 https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139433859 He is suggesting that people believe the most important thing in life is money. Daisy represents the pursuit of he American dream as someone chasing wealth. She left Gatsby when he was poor to marry Tom who was and is rich.]]> 2022-04-11 16:13:06 UTC https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139433859 https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139433871 the aurthor suggests that people might have to get their hands "dirty" to make a lot of money and that every rich person have "Skeletons" in their closet from their pursuit of riches. This can be shown threw Jay Gatsby as he was a bootlegger and owned a string of drug stores that sold fake beer.]]> 2022-04-11 16:13:07 UTC https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139433871 https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139434654 one way Fitzgerald portrays the American dream is that its obtainable. But when people achieve the dream it not what it made out to be or that they never feel satisfied with what they have. like Tom in the great Gatsby doing all sorts of bad things like cheating and etc.]]> 2022-04-11 16:13:37 UTC https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139434654 https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139434668 Fitzgerald is suggesting that the American is not possible. This is shown in how Gatsby stopped a nothing to be with Daisy, because she was his dream, but at the end it led to his downfall.]]> 2022-04-11 16:13:37 UTC https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139434668 https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139434671 Gatsby represents how we hold the idea of the American Dream highly, but we won't be satisfied when we achieve it. This is demonstrated when Gatsby is not completely happy even after reuniting with Daisy.]]> 2022-04-11 16:13:37 UTC https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139434671 https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139434698 Fitzgerald is suggesting that the American is hard and gritty and those who achieve it often fall out of that dream. he is also saying that the people that achieve the dream are often disappointed with themselves or want more out of their life. For instance, with Tom, he was the all star athlete at his school and he achieved everything he could want, but he still wants more and is unsatisfied with the life he is currently living.]]> 2022-04-11 16:13:38 UTC https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139434698 https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139435056 Nick is an example of the American Dream as he wants to be successful and get into the booming opportunity of stocks and live his life on the high end having fun. He moved to NY for the "opportunity" that everyone says you have in the American Dream. ]]> 2022-04-11 16:13:52 UTC https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139435056 https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139435221 In chapters 1-5, I believe Fitzgerald is saying that the American Dream, is not possible, and that everything you'll ever have won't fully satisfy you. Look at Tom. He has had a great physical career, plenty of money, and he got married, yet he wasn't truly happy, even with his wife, house, and money.]]> 2022-04-11 16:13:59 UTC https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139435221 https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139435938 Fitzgerald’s suggesting about the American Dream that you need money and wealth to achieve the American Dream. Myrtle Wilson chases that money and wealth. She uses Tom’s money, as well. ]]> 2022-04-11 16:14:27 UTC https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139435938 https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139436735 Fitzgerald is suggesting that the American dream through hard work can be achieved as shown by Nick, but shown through Tom you can also see the huge downfall of the American dream as Tom had fame, wealth, and power, Tom was a star athlete throughout college which got him in with the popular groups, and he comes from a hugely wealthy family, both setting him up for a successful life, but as you see it ends up not being satisfying anymore and his only way of getting a thrill is by having his mistress but even then, through the way he treats her you can tell he's the type to get bored easy from a relationship. ]]> 2022-04-11 16:14:59 UTC https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139436735 https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139437863 Fitzgerald is suggesting that the American dream is something that can be achieved however it is not as great as people make it out to be. Daisy is a great example being wealthy but not be satisfied. She is in a loveless marriage and is cheating on her husband as well. ]]> 2022-04-11 16:15:38 UTC https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139437863 https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139438095 Fitzgerald is suggesting that the American Dream is not something to strive for. This is best shown with Tom Buchanan, he was born into wealth and never needed to work for much. He became a famous college athlete and then his life started to trend downward. Even though he was living the American Dream, he was unhappy with his life, which is why he had a mistress.]]> 2022-04-11 16:15:46 UTC https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139438095 https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139438543 He is not always talking very postitive about the american dream. Daisy is an example of the American Dream. She wants to marry with someone who is rich]]> 2022-04-11 16:16:04 UTC https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139438543 https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139438578 Fitzgerald is suggesting the "American Dream" is not as glamorous as it's thought to be. Tom best represents because we see how his marriage slowly falls apart and he isn't happy with all the he has and has accomplished. He has money, a great wife, beautiful house and great physique and is not satisficed.

]]> 2022-04-11 16:16:05 UTC https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139438578 https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139439834 The author is suggesting that the American Dream is achievable but isn't what people expect it to be. For instance Daisy married Tom a rich wealthy man even though she isn't really happy]]> 2022-04-11 16:16:55 UTC https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139439834 https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139439911 The author is suggesting that the American dream is not what it seems and may not be achievable. The character that best represents the American dream is Gatsby because he had grown up with things and has always been rich but as he grew up he worked hard to make a good amount of money as well.]]> 2022-04-11 16:16:59 UTC https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139439911 https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139440103 Fitzgerald is mainly focusing on social status and tangible wealth. I would say tom because he is someone who is wealthy but also worked hard gain more wealth. He holds a high social status strictly because of money, Tom is a horrible person so it shows personality has nothing to do with social class.]]> 2022-04-11 16:17:05 UTC https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139440103 https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139442805 Fitzgerald suggests that the American Dream is a big false promise. That you have a chance at endless content and happiness. But we see that that is not the case, especially with Gatsby. He finally gets what he's always wanted (Daisy) but ends up still feeling like he's missing something because it's not at all what he expected it to be.]]> 2022-04-11 16:18:48 UTC https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139442805 https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139443088 Fitzgerald is suggesting that the American dream is not necessary a good thing. Its really hard to achieve and ending up rich isn't satisfying in the end. This is portrayed through the character Jay Gatsby.]]> 2022-04-11 16:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139443088 https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139443602 Fitzgerald is stating that once people reach the American Dream, they have reached the top they really have no will to achieve more in life. The person that represents the American Dream is Gatsby because, he wasn't rich then became rich, and now lives at the top of the wealth pyramid.]]> 2022-04-11 16:19:21 UTC https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139443602 https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139832075 Fitzgerald show us with Gatsby that anyone can achieve the American Dream if it's their only goal. Gatsby became rich after his family passed away. He also never stop pursuing the American Dream by organizing huge parties at his home frequently.]]> 2022-04-11 21:06:15 UTC https://padlet.com/gracelee17/kq6uzdxqbdr9377i/wish/2139832075