The Great Gatsby Diary: Creative Writing

Introduction

It is hard to think what this society thinks of the American dream. Before the American dream, the society defined success by the quality of life one can provide for their family. However, as things stand the American dream seemed to be defined by the number of party invitations one receives and the number of parties one can host. On this day I am accompanying the husband to my cousin Tom. Tom and I seemed to hit it off from a good start. Lately having learned about his sexual escapades, I feel more guilt towards my cousin. Of course, I can reveal the truth to my cousin but where does that leave me. Over the previous days, I have gotten entry into events and parties that I wasn't even thinking about attending.

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The Irony of the American Dream: Tom and Myrtle's Situation

A successful family monetarily I cannot imagine their lives going any better. I don't want to be the reason for their lives taking a turn. It is also in my best interest to keep this a secret as Tom is someone I can benefit from. So it is through Tom that I meet Myrtle Wilson who happens to be Toms mistress. Co-incidentally she is married, and her husband runs a modest garage and gas station. I find something about this situation ironical. Wilson's husband is working hard to provide his family with his best version of the American dream while Wilson has her idea of the American dream, and that is partying and drinking along with Tom who seems like a ticking time bomb. Daisy who seems to be minding her own business causes a brawl in absentia. Tom ends up hurting Myrtle after they argue about Daisy.

Gatsby's Lavish Parties: A Symbol of the Decaying American Dream

Gatsby a wealthy war veteran is holding another of his lavish parties again. He is fond of these parties. Gatsby's party is usually characterized by the rich and famous. On this occasion, I have a chance to attend one. On meeting Gatsby for the first time, he appears to be a rather reserved fellow. Too reserved for parties. It turns out he spends most of his time assuming the role of an observer. This spikes interest me as I want to get to know him better. He seems to be a puzzle; one I wouldn't mind unraveling. He is certainly living better than most people in the neighborhood including Tom and Daisy. On this occasion, he takes Jordan aside and reveals to her something. From the look on her face, it's something to be surprised about.

Disillusionment and Decay: Gatsby's Pursuit of Daisy

Now as I am having tea with Jordan Baker, she finally reveals what Gatsby told her on that night in the party. It is as surprising as every bit of her look that day. As it turns out Gatsby is in love with Daisy, my cousin. I have never been the one to judge, but of everything I have seen so far in this neighborhood, I think he is the last person one would expect to get tangled up in this chain of disillusionment. He met her while still in the army. He even became rich, so just he could impress her. All these lavish parties he throws at his house is an attempt to get her attention. I think this is one last proof that shows the decay of the American dream. People have moved from chasing financial gain to chasing sexual pleasure and even the one person who you would think chased financial gain turns out he did so for purposes of impressing another man's woman.