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Comparing Death of a Salesman to The Great Gatsby
In the search for the American dream many things can be lost, this is reflected in the novel The Great Gatsby and the movie Death of a Salesman. Both of these works demonstrate the lengths that some people will go to in order to achieve the stereotypical life of a rich, successful and powerful American, which is often referred to as the American dream. Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller illustrates how the character Willy will stop at nothing to achieve the American dream, despite the tremendous costs. Willy is unable to achieve his goal, however, due to his stubbornness. The aspects of the novel The Great Gatsby about the pursuit of the American dream parallel Death of a Salesman, Jay Gatsby is also looking for the American high life. Gatsby, differs from Willy in this pursuit in his means of obtaining his goals, however, and decides to attempt to achieve his goals by illegal activities. The American dream is unique to each......

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