Fitzgerald's exploration of the American dream in The Great GatsbyF. Scott Fitzgerald's novel, The Great Gatsby, is one of the best stories written during a chaotic period in our nation's history, the Jazz Age. The 1920s were a time of social experiments, self-indulgence, and dissatisfaction for most Americans. Fitzgerald describes all of these characteristics throughout the novel with its interesting themes, settings, and characters. The most elaborate and symbolic character that Fitzgerald presents to his readers is Jay Gatsby. Fitzgerald uses Gatsby as a vehicle to explore the idea of ​​the American Dream, which was a key element in shaping American society and its citizens. Fitzgerald does not sugarcoat his definition of the American dream, but lets the protagonist give voice to these elements and its decline, challenging the reader to explore the true nature of America in the 1920s. Jay Gatsby, like many average Americans, has a dream of becoming noble and successful. In The Great Gatsby, Jay Gatsby decides to pursue the American dream as a young adult. Gatsby came from a poor social class, which forced him to work hard even though he would not receive a high status in life. Gatsby knew this, but he always remained very ambitious and refused to settle for a life of “janitor work.” It wasn't until the age of 17 that Jay found his true inspiration to succeed. Before World War I, Jay Gatsby met Daisy and immediately fell in love with her. Unfortunately for Ga...