Gatsby: The American Dream

In The Great Gatsby, what does F. Scott Fitzgerald suggest about the state of the American Dream, the people who pursue it, and the impact of that pursuit through his depiction of Jay Gatsby and the people in Gatsby’s life? Write a 5-paragraph essay in MLA format including specific examples, quotations, and supporting details from the novel. Do not merely summarize the story. *Note – Use Jay Gatsby for one of your characters. Choose two on your own.

* Also, please make sure you follow all instructions given in the files below and that this paper follows the grading rubric. Also, all 5 paragraphs MUST be between 7-10 sentences.