The Effects of the American Dream on Society

The corruption of society
1. Hamlet
2. The Great Gatsby
3. Politics
  1. "Something is rotten in the state of denmark"
  2. Taking a white card from his wallet, he waved it before the man's eyes. Right you are, agreed the policeman. (Page 67)
4. Family
  1. She married, O most wicked speed to post with such dexterity to incestuous sheets! (1.2.6)
  2. The fact that he has a mistress was insisted upon wherever he was known.
5. Class and wealth
  1. It never occurred to me that one man could fix the 1919 world series.
  2. A man may fish with the worm that hath eat of a king, and eat of the fish that hath fed of that worm
The Lack of Morality
1. The Great Gatsby
2. Hamlet
3. Death
  1. He ran over myrtle like you'd run over a dog. (9.142)
  2. Forgive me my foul murder - King Hamlet
4. Class and Wealth
  1. It wouldn't take up much time, and you'd pick up a nice bit of money (Page 82)
  2. I am still possessed of those effects for which I did the murder: my crown, my own ambition, and my queen. - Claudius
5. Revenge
  1. Revenge his foul and most unnatural murder. - King Hamlet (1.5.7)
  2. The gardener saw gatsbys body a little way off in the grass, the holcaust was complete.
Greed and the idea of always wanting more
1. The Great Gatsby
2. Hamlet
3. Love/Women
  1. He wanted nothing less of daisy then that she should go to tom and say I never loved you. (6.125)
  2. Lady shall I lie in your lap, I mean my head upon your lap (3.2.14)
4. Ambition
  1. Rise from bed - 6 AM, work 8- 4, study 7-9 Gatsby's childhood schedule.
  2. Forgive me my foul murder - King Hamlet
5. Happiness

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