1. In The Epic of America, James Truslow Adams coined the term “the American Dream,” which he described as “a better, richer, and happier life for all our citizens of every rank.” In his article “Rethinking the American Dream,” David Kamp suggests that modern day Americans have reinterpreted the American Dream to mean the acquisition of extreme wealth and fame. In your opinion, how does the character of Jay Gatsby—his background, his dreams, his actions—fit into these conceptions of the American dream? Is he the embodiment of the American dream, or a corruption of the concept?
