C.gatsby+Essay

In the article by Katherine Seelye, one sees how the American has changed during a recession. At first people what money and material possessions. Now, when times are rough, people what freedom and opportunity. This article elates to the novel The Great Gatsby because “someone could start from nothing” (Seelye2). Jay Gatsby, a major character in the novel started out as a poor fisherman and became a wealthy businessman. This shows that someone can obtain money even if you come from simple parents. Jay Gatsby American Dream is to become rich so that Daisy will want to be with him. Jay Gatsby changes his name because he does not want to be known as a poor farmer like his parents. He busy a mansion across the water from Daisy’s house and throws big parties just so that she will notice him “….her voice is full of money”. This shows that all she wants is money.