Flaws of the American Dream
Name 1 Flaw of the American Dream, regarding if a person is a man or woman
Gender Inequality
Who is George Wilson
Gas station garage owner living in the Valley Of Ashes, a hardworking man unbeknownst to his wife’s unfaithfulness. A byproduct of his wife’s idea of the American Dream
Name 1 of Gatsby's Failure because of the American Dream regarding money(Was on the slide)
Rich Looks, Poor Roots: Gatsby's fancy house and big parties make him seem super wealthy, but he actually came from very little.
What is the Valley of Ashes?
A desolate area between West Egg, where Nick Carraway and Jay Gatsby live, and Manhattan.
17th Century Ideology of the American Dream
The freedom to pursue one's own religious beliefs or escape oppressive regimes.
Name 1 Flaw of the American Dream, regarding a person's skin color
Racial Inequality
Who is Myrtle Wilson
Wife of George, a shallow and self absorbed woman on the lower end of the intelligence scale, having an affair with Tom Buchanan, in order to achieve her idea of the American Dream.
Name 1 of Gatsby's Failure because of the American Dream regarding his love/passion(Was on the slide)
Chasing an Impossible Love: Gatsby goes all out to win back Daisy, but she's like a dream he can never catch.
What is West Egg?
Home to the "New Money." Opposite peninsula to East Egg
18th Century Ideology of the American Dream
Became associated with the accumulation of wealth, home ownership, and social status.
Name 1 Flaw of the American Dream, regarding socioeconomic status
Class Inequality
Who is Tom Buchanan
His pursuit of status and control reflects the darker aspects of the American Dream by illustrating its potential for greed and moral decay.
Name 1 of Gatsby's Failure because of the American Dream regarding illegal activities(Was on the slide)
Doing Bad for Good: Gatsby gets mixed up in illegal stuff like selling alcohol, which shows how trying to make it big in America can sometimes make people do bad things, even if they started out good.
What is East Egg?
East Egg residents come from generations of familial wealth. Opposite peninsula to West Egg
20th Century Ideology of the American Dream
Evolved to encompass notions of suburban comfort, a stable job, and the promise of a better life for future generations
What does The American Dream usually result in?
Perpetuating cycles of poverty and disadvantage
Who is Daisy Buchanan
Daisy was a “golden girl” who pursued a wealthy lifestyle of a rich wife which slowly corrupted her morals and values. In order to get the most out of her selfishness, her love was very two sided towards Tom and Gatsby.
Name 1 of Gatsby's Failure because of the American Dream regarding being a social outcast/recluse(Was on the slide)
Feeling Like an Outsider: Even though Gatsby has lots of money, he never really fits in with the fancy crowd. This tells us that in America, it's not always about how much money you have, but who you know and where you come from.
What state does the Great Gatsby take place in?
New York
How tall is Colton Meyer
5'9 without his sole boosters
Cite the exact paragraph on the slide regarding The American Dreams flaws
"Critics argue that systemic inequalities based on race, class, gender, and other factors can significantly hinder individuals' ability to achieve the Dream, perpetuating cycles of poverty and disadvantage. "
Who is Jordan Baker
She conveyed the pursuit of success and independence commonly tied with the American Dream. However her skeptisim and open morals created disillusion with the traditional ideals of said dream.
Name 1 of Gatsby's Failure because of the American Dream regarding his death(Was on the slide)
Sad Ending: Gatsby's story doesn't end well with him being shot, due ultimately to his chasing of the American dream and reuniting with Daisy, it's a reminder that sometimes the American Dream can lead to disappointment and even tragedy, showing us that it's not always what it seems.
Who is Nick neighbors with?(Be very specific)
Oxford Definition of the The American Dream
“the ideal that every citizen of the United States should have an equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work, determination, and initiative.”