Myturtle and social class

Chapter 6 - Gatsby

Fitzgerald depicts a theme of social class in chapter six. In this chapter we learn the truth of Gatsby from the lies and rumours. We learn how from an early age of just seventeen Gatsby aspired to work his way into upper class. Then he sees society divided by rich and poor. However, now we see even though Gatsby has the money he is still seen "unpleasant".
Throughout this novel we see the "American Dream" personified through the character Gatsby. His aspirations to escape social discrimination motivated him to become successful and wealthy in hope that it would give him purpose in life. This parallels with the numerous immigrants who wish to escape to the endless opportunities and freedom America claims to offer. Contradictorily, Gatsby himself finds that traditions still stand in his way into Daisy's social class and the great American Dream remains just that: a dream.