Examples Of Materialism In The Great Gatsby

The characteristics of greed and materialism are a disguise, and provide a distraction that is ephemeral, ultimately leaving one feeling dissatisfied. In today’s world, people are searching for something monumental and better than what they previously had. If one were to ask someone what their objective was in their lifetime, most would say to be happy and successful. Who doesn’t want that? As time passes, the misconception that happiness and money are the same is more widely found. This confusion is a major theme in The Great Gatsby. For instance, Tom Buchanan, the antagonist in the novel, has an intense and selfish desire that is never satisfied. “Tom would drift on forever seeking, a little wistfully, for the dramatic turbulence of some