The American Dream was the ideal goal for most ordinary people in 1920s America. These citizens, regardless of their social status and family history, strove to become skilled exponents of first-class society. Even as they have struggled to grasp this materialistic dream, high-class citizens, especially those born into wealth, have already achieved this heavenly goal. Indeed, this ultimately makes the rich themselves the American dream because of their granted status that common people desired. This concept is incorporated into Fitzgerald's American classic The Great Gatsby: a work of fiction describing a poor young man named Gatsby and his relationship with the rich and beautiful Daisy Fay Buchanan. Although at first glance the plot is mainly a love story, it describes what the American dream is. The plot often mentions Daisy's status and how she was born rich with money, as well as her carelessness, traits similar to those of the American Dream. Because of this, Daisy's rich background, mysterious behavior, and irresponsible actions ultimately make her the embodiment of what the American Dream is all about. Daisy's materialistic background correlates with the goal of the American Dream as the American Dream is basically "living the good life." Her widespread popularity stems from this, which is evident when Jordan Baker discovers that "she was only eighteen, two years older than me, and by far the most popular...[and] supposedly engaged to a man from New Orleans" (Fitzgerald 74-75). At such a young age, Daisy is among the most scandalous rumors; the way she attracted the attention of a suitor from such a great distance exemplifies her immense luck. In relation to the American dream, many young males strive for a life of comfort... middle of paper... without remorse or empathy towards it. Therefore, Daisy provides an accurate portrayal of the American Dream through her relationship with Jay Gatsby. Works Cited Bloom, Harold and Blake Hobbies. The American dream. New York, NY: Bloom's Literary Criticism, 2009. Print.Callahan, John F. “The Evolution of F. Scott Fitzgerald's American Dream: The “Pursuit of Happyness” in Gatsby, Tender Is the Night, and The Last Tycoon. " Bloom's literature. File, Inc. Web Facts. March 28, 2014 Fitzgerald, F. Scott. The Great Gatsby. New York: Scribner, 2004. Print.Roulston, Robert and Helen H. Roulston. “The Great Gatsby: Fitzgerald's Opulent Summary (1925).” Bloom's literature. File, Inc. Web Facts. March 26, 2014Steinbrink, Jeffery. ““Boats Against the Current”: Mortality and the Myth of Renewal in The Great Gatsby.” Bloom's literature. Facts on file and on the Web. March 24. 2014. .