The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby, penned by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is a literary masterpiece that delves deep into the American Dream and its disillusionment. Set in the Roaring Twenties, a time of opulence and excess, the novel uses the character of Jay Gatsby as a lens to examine the emptiness beneath the glittering surface of that era. The protagonist, Nick Carraway, moves to New York and rents a house in West Egg, Long Island, next to the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby.Gatsby hosts luxurious parties every night, attracting celebrities from all walks of life, but his true aim is to catch the attention of his former lover, Daisy , who lives across the bay.Through Nick, Gatsby reunites with Daisy and attempts to rekindle their love.The upper class characters in this movie, such as Tom and Daisy, are selfish and indifferent, using their wealth and status to maintain their privileges. This reflects the materialism and moral decay in modern society, reminding people not to ignore morality and humanity while pursuing materialism.Gatsby's love for Daisy is idealized, seeing her as a symbol of perfection. But in reality, Daisy is selfish and weak. This kind of conflict still exists widely in today's society, reminding people to avoid being misled by idealized reality when pursuing their dreams.