Define and discuss your definition of the American Dream, then choose a character from The Great Gatsby (Jay Gatsby, Nick, Tom, Daisy, or Jordan) and explain how your character proves your position on the American Dream. Your focus is the American Dream. Take a position: do you believe the American dream is attainable? This is an argumentative essay, so you need to defend your position with sources.
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