Imagine a well written tale infused with philosophical ideas and you have F. Scott Fitzgerald's work, "The Great Gatsby". The ancient Greeks drew upon the epics "Homer" and the "Iliad" to emphasize certain moral attributes and ideas. Fitzgerald brings to us, in the same spirit as Homer, a story that leaves a lasting impression on society. American tradition, culture, and values are the underlying objects of analysis in this novel. Fitzgerald's focus on American life …showed first 75 words of 1492 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1492 total…to follow Fitzgerald's recommendations is up to us as we live once more in a time of excess. The actual influence of Fitzgerald's work is immeasurable but it must be noted that it is a classic tale of great aspirations. American culture, values, and traditions have greatly benefited from the underlying teachings of "The Great Gatsby". Let us hope that the "American Dream" will live on forever no matter what may come in American culture.