The American Dream Character Analysis

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Chapter-1: Introduction to American Dream The history of American civilization is the story of the rise and fall of the great American Dream. ‘The Progressive Era’ and ‘The Great Depression’ were the two prominent phases of American Civilization. The progress era witnessed the ideals of harmonious human community largely operative to bring the Dream of prosperity to core reality. The poverty, stagnation, pessimism and imperfection were considered un-American words whereas the depression decades shook ‘greatest society on the earth’. The ‘chosen few’ of ‘promise land’ realized poverty stagnation pessimism and imperfection which were inbuilt in its structure. According to Wikipedia “The American Dream is a national ethos of the United States, …show more content…

She is likewise rich and has a family so she ought to be glad. She controls the general population around her so they give her more consideration. To different characters, Daisy is an immaculate case of individual who has accomplished the American Dream. She however does not feel a similar way. In spite of her cash and the discernments others have of her, she is not content with her life. The characters of Daisy, Tom, Jordan and Myrtle have something in like manner. They are all not content with their lives. This is the reason since they feel they have not accomplished the American dream. They each have diverse understandings of what the American dream ought to be. In any case they all compare the American dream to bliss. Since the American dream has gone up against significance, one of riches collection, the rich ought to be cheerful. This is not the case however. Myrtle who is not rich is additionally attempting to accomplish riches so she can be glad yet just riches does not obviously mean …show more content…

The fall of the American Dream and debasement is likewise apparent in the position and treatment of youngsters in the story, Daisy and Tom's girl, Pammy, is dealt with as a question flaunt as opposed to a tyke to love. "The kid, surrendered by the attendant, hurried over the room and established modestly into her mom's dress." The tyke does not know her mom exceptionally well is still extremely timid to go close to her. Gatsby had never truly known about the presence of Daisy's youngster, as Daisy was most likely hesitant to enlighten him regarding her. "A short time later he continued taking a gander at the kid in astonishment. I don't think he had ever truly trusted it's presence some time recently." The word it rather than her likewise signifies the youngster's position as nil. Daisy utilizes the tyke as a show thing: "I got dressed before lunch meeting" said the tyke, turning anxiously towards Daisy. "That is on the grounds that your mom needed to show you off" answers Daisy. At the point when the kid addresses Daisy, Daisy never answers or answers to her. Daisy dependably changes the subject as though she doesn't see the kid is there. For instance, when the young lady remarks Jordan's dress, Daisy disregards her and gets some information about her companions: "Auntie Jordan has on a white dress as well" (said the kid). "How would you like mother's companions?" (Replies Daisy).

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