Chapter 17: The Failure of the American Dream
第17章：美国梦的失败
The Great Gatsby is widely regarded as a critique of the American Dream, the belief that anyone can achieve success through hard work and determination. Gatsby seemed to embody this dream, rising from poverty to wealth through ambition and perseverance.
《了不起的盖茨比》被广泛认为是对美国梦的批判，美国梦是相信任何人都可以通过努力工作和决心取得成功。盖茨比似乎体现了这个梦想，通过雄心和毅力从贫穷走向财富。
However, Gatsby's story ultimately demonstrated the failure of this dream. Despite his wealth and success, he could not obtain the one thing he truly wanted—Daisy's love and acceptance. The American Dream promised happiness and fulfillment, but Gatsby found only emptiness and death.
然而，盖茨比的故事最终证明了这个梦想的失败。尽管他有财富和成功，但他无法获得他真正想要的一件东西——黛西的爱和接受。美国梦承诺幸福和满足，但盖茨比只发现空虚和死亡。
The novel suggested that the American Dream had become corrupted by materialism. The pursuit of wealth had replaced the pursuit of happiness, and success was measured in dollars rather than in genuine human connection and moral integrity.
小说表明，美国梦已经被物质主义腐蚀。对财富的追求取代了对幸福的追求，成功用美元来衡量，而不是用真正的人际关系和道德正直来衡量。