The Great Gatsby: The dream Jay Gatsby, the central character of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, symbolizes the American dream. The American dream offers faith in the possibility of a better life. The accompanying illusion is the belief that only material wealth can make this dream come true. Through Gatsby, Fitzgerald brings these two ideas together. Jay Gatsby believes that money is the answer to everything he encounters. He has the best of everything. The fanciest car, the biggest house and the nicest clothes. Jay has everything except the object he desires most, Daisy. Gatsby believes that he can convince Daisy with wealth, that he could achieve the ideal she held through his material possessions. One look at Gatsby's past and we can see that he was destined to move forward in life. Mr. Gatz told Nick that Jimmy was bound to move on. He always had resolutions like this or something. Have you noticed what he can do to improve his mind? He's always been great at that. He once told me I was like a pig and I beat him for it (182). Gatsby's determination to earn a big bankroll is an important part of the American dream. He believes that once he achieves his financial goal, it will enable him to have a better life. In the United States, the car is one of the biggest status symbols. Gatsby's Great Machine is one of the most majestic cars created. Nick's comments on the vehicle describe its brilliance, ... and there in its monstrous length with triumphant hat boxes, supper boxes and tool boxes... Sitting behind many layers of glass in a sort From the leather veranda, we headed towards the city (68). The use of the symbolic automobile can be seen as a demonstration of how an ideal based on materialism alone can be destructive. This is the deadly car that kills Myrtle Wilson and indirectly leads to Gatsby's death. Appearance is another important factor in Gatsby's dream. In his quest to win Daisy's heart, Gatsby chooses to wear his best outfit. ...the front door opened nervously and Gatsby, dressed in a white flannel suit, silver shirt, and gold tie, hurried in (89). Silver and gold are the colors of wealth, Gatsby's sartorial splendor is as sumptuous as any of the other items he owns. Gatsby shirts are more than just Gatsby clothing. These are some of the many fascinating items he owns that were created using money. These shirts contribute to Gatsby's vision of the American dream, that his money and possessions will create happiness for him. Another major object of Gatsby's dream was his incredible house. Jay tells Nick and Daisy: My house looks nice, doesn't it? See how the entire facade catches the light (95). Jay gave Nick and Daisy a big tour of his house showing off all of his worldly possessions. Room after room, everything was shown and mentioned. Seeing the piles and piles of shirts, Daisy collapsed. These are such beautiful shirts, it makes me sad because I've never seen such beautiful shirts before (98). Jay Gatsby's ideals paralleled the typical American dream. He wants to claim his objective by using his assets. He thinks that his money will give him happiness in life through love and his personal possessions. Even the richest man in the world can't have it all. Material wealth could bring Jay Gatsby many things, but not what he most desired. Although his wealth brought Daisy closer to him, he could never truly possess her heart. He asked Daisy to.