American Dream in history and The Great Gatsby

The view of the American Dream has been evolving throughout the history of literature and society. There is no defined interpretation of what the American Dream should be. However, it can be developed based on the view of the society and the portrayal made by literature writers of that time. Historical figures, such as John Edwards, Ben Franklin, and F. Scott Fitzgerald, had depicted different views of the American Dream during their times in history. It is certain that the core theme of the dream is to achieve freedom.
During the period of Puritan Colonization in New England, faith in God…