What does gatsbys rise and fall say about the pursuit of wealth and status in the world of the novel?

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In The Great Gatsby, Gatsby's rise and fall - in terms of fame and financial success - can be seen as a critique of the ideals of the American Dream. The values of the American Dream - the idea that one can work hard and achieve financial success - is deconstructed throughout the novel. However, as the novel demonstrates wealth and fame does not, by any means, guarantee one's happiness.

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