Hello, it's Rudy, and today I am going to be talking about the American Dream in "The Great

Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The American Dream was defined by James Truslow Adams as
the dream of a land in which life should be better and richer for everyone, with opportunities
according to ability and achievement, regardless of circumstances. This idea of the American
Dream fueled Gatsby's pursuit of Daisy. However, as Socrates rightly said, "He who is not
contented with what he has would not be contented with what he would like to have." Despite
Gatsby's wealth, he still longs for what he doesn't have. Even when he finally gets Daisy, he isn't
content, needing her to admit that she never loved her husband. This hesitancy suggests that she
still has feelings for Tom. Gatsby is often seen as the epitome of the American Dream, but
moments before his death, when Nick imagines him giving up, we see the withering of that
dream. This interpretation was inspired by a discussion and revision video by Eve, which I found
really useful. Thank you for watching, and have a productive week.