Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby is often referred to as a “Modern American Dream Narrative.”
Based on the course readings thus far (Kamp, Jillson, Cullen, Hochschild, and Weber) how and in what way is the novel an example of an American Dream narrative?
In your answer select a quote from the novel that demonstrates the connection between the following characters and the cited readings above. Explain how the each character does or does not connect to the American Dream as the course has outlined.
1) Jay Gatsby (student response should be 50 or more words)
2) Nick Carraway (student response should be 50 or more words)
3) Tom & Daisy Buchannan (student response should be 50 or more words)
4) George and Myrtle Wilson (student response should be 50 or more words)
5) Jordan & Meyer (student response should be 59 or more words)
Cite quotes according to MLA standards.
Please address the readings and learning modules as part of your response. Avoid, phrases such as: “I think,” “to me,” “in my opinion,” and “I agree.” Simply present your argument with supporting material from the course.
Be specific and provide detailed examples.