F. Scott Fitzgerald, widely regarded as one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century, wrote novels and short stories, including The Great Gatsby. Representing the Jazz Age and the lost generation of the 1920s, The Great Gatsby follows a cast of characters living in the fictional towns of West Egg and East Egg on prosperous Long Island in the summer of 1922. Jay Gatsby, the mysterious protagonist millionaire, holds an unshakable passion for the beautiful Daisy Buchanan; the unfolding of their relationship allows Fitzgerald to convey the American dream. The American Dream is a national icon for the United States; it is a set of ideals that includes the opportunity for prosperity, success, and upward social mobility through dedication. Since its origin, the American Dream has inspired people to immigrate to America and allowed previously successful citizens to aspire to pleasant longevity. However, many argue that the imaginative concept of the American dream is not tangible in society. Through character personalities, Gatsby's lies, and Gatsby's eventual death, F. Scott Fitzgerald condemns the American Dream in his classic novel, The Great Gatsby. Through an analysis of the characters' personalities, it becomes apparent that they do not represent the typical American dream. The traits achieved by the characters define their personalities, which determine their actions, and this further supports Fitzgerald's condemnation of the American dream. Throughout the novel, Fitzgerald intentionally gives wealthy characters negative personalities. Characters with money appear to be miserable, dysfunctional, and immoral. The pain of the upper class is represented by Fitzgerald's poetic style. ...... middle of paper ...... fulfill the renowned discipline of the American dream. Throughout the novel, Fitzgerald condemns the American dream through his characters' personalities, their lies, and their downfalls. Fitzgerald wanted Gatsby to be the embodiment of the American dream, but through the longevity of the character, the talented author reveals the ineffectiveness of the American dream. Through his attempt to achieve the American dream, Gatsby prepares himself for the preordained failure for which his anticipation had prepared him. If Fitzgerald had praised this American dream, Gatsby and Daisy would have embarked on an affair. The protagonist, with his eternal love for Daisy Buchanan and his willpower to win her, exemplifies the corrupt American dream. F. Scott Fitzgerald not only condemns this idea of ​​the American dream, but highlights the fact that it is a myth.