The Great Gatsby - Consumerism
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Pages: 6
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achieve any fulfillment because they all view their goals in material terms, Gatsby dreams of conquering Daisy, Myrtle wishes to be rich and Nick aims for the wealth of a high social standing. They have idealized material wealth and will stop at nothing to procure their chosen version of it. In the end, however, they all end up alone and empty, their shattered ideals provide no solace and there is no one left that cares.
achieve any fulfillment because they all view their goals in material terms, Gatsby dreams of conquering Daisy, Myrtle wishes to be rich and Nick aims for the wealth of a high social standing. They have idealized material wealth and will stop at nothing to procure their chosen version of it. In the end, however, they all end up alone and empty, their shattered ideals provide no solace and there is no one left that cares.