Fitzgerald's distinction between “new money and old money” allows the readers to notice where Daisy’s interests truly are. Rather than Daisy living happily with Gatsby and his new found money, she chooses to live an unhappy life with a man who has a history of wealth. In addition to Daisy’s need for social status, Gatsby drove himself mad trying to achieve wealth. His delusion was caused by his crave of wealth and power justified by his want to impress Daisy. His obsession caused him to be distracted from the original “American Values.” Fitzgerald usage of Gatsby’s lavish parties and glamour, displayed the shift in the American Dream that changed from want of land, family, and a happy life, to a materialistic
Fitzgerald's distinction between “new money and old money” allows the readers to notice where Daisy’s interests truly are. Rather than Daisy living happily with Gatsby and his new found money, she chooses to live an unhappy life with a man who has a history of wealth. In addition to Daisy’s need for social status, Gatsby drove himself mad trying to achieve wealth. His delusion was caused by his crave of wealth and power justified by his want to impress Daisy. His obsession caused him to be distracted from the original “American Values.” Fitzgerald usage of Gatsby’s lavish parties and glamour, displayed the shift in the American Dream that changed from want of land, family, and a happy life, to a materialistic