IntroductionII. Idealistic Image A. Youth Image B. Early Adulthood 1. Dan Cody 2. James Gatz to Jay Gatsby C. West Egg’s Image 1. Parties 2. Car 3. Attire 4. HouseIII. Romantic Idealism A. Initial relationship with Daisy B. Green Light-symbolizes C. Hope of Daisy will show up to one of his partiesIV. The Reunion with Daisy A. Gatsby’s initial impression the tea party B. Tour though the houseV. Consequences A. Reality B. Death of DreamVI. ConclusionMohamed BarakatMs. IampietroEnglish II AcademicNovember 26, 2000Gatsby’s Dream LifeThe dictionary gives the definition of an idealist One whose conduct is influenced by ideals that often conflict with practical considerations. In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel, The Great Gatsby this idealism is shown though Jay Gatsby is one of the most idealistic people in the novel. He was such an idealist his dreams were to far reached after all of his dreams crumble and a rash fall to reality which is symbolized in this quote “Gatsby’s tragedy lies in the impact of reality upon his dreams.”(Eble 37) Jay Gatsby’s hope was to have more money then his former girlfriend Daisy Buchanan would come back to him because now he had money on account of that was the only way he thought he could have her back into his life again. Jay Gatsby would be in an illusion that he would be in a happy state of life if he had more money; which would lead to a higher self esteem. To have a better image of himself he would have to do several thing at least that is what he had expected to happen but, people would be taking advantage ofhim. “Gatsby had wanted to the person everyone wanted to be with. (Gallo 52)As a child, he had many different plans of ways to improve himself; for example, he would read more to improve his mind....
