The American Dream in The Great Gatsby

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Across
  1. 2. Gatsby’s illegal means of acquiring wealth, symbolizing the corrupt side of the American Dream.
  2. 3. The woman Gatsby is obsessed with, representing the ideal of the American Dream.
  3. 4. The mysterious millionaire who represents the flawed American Dream.
  4. 5. Gatsby’s lavish events, which reflect the excess and hollow nature of the American Dream.
  5. 7. Nick’s final judgment of Tom and Daisy, who are indifferent to the consequences of their actions.
  6. 8. The desolate area between West Egg and New York, symbolizing moral decay and poverty.
  7. 9. Symbol of Gatsby's hopes and the unattainable American Dream, located at Daisy’s dock.
Down
  1. 1. Term used to describe inherited wealth, represented by Tom and Daisy in the novel.
  2. 3. The billboard with eyes, often interpreted as a symbol of the all-seeing, judging aspect of society.
  3. 6. The area where Gatsby lives, symbolizing new money and the pursuit of wealth.