The distinct separation of classes has cut out opportunity, a key aspect of the American Dream. Social mobility is a large part of the Dream, as measuring success is determined on one’s movement. However, the potential for movement has diminished over the years. Statistics show how some countries around the world have nearly double the odds of advancing in society. In an article written by Adele Peters, one can see the statistics and how “the …show more content…
Scott Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby. The issue of a lack of motivation is found within Nick, a bondman. He introduces himself to be a young, Yale educated man who moved to West Egg with aspirations of owning one of the bigger homes, but when his roommate never shows up, he resorts to living in a rather small house. Now, while there are no negative remarks being made to his situation, the bigger picture is that a very well educated man does not take advantage of the opportunities that have been given to him. Nothing in the story shows progress of Nick’s job, and instead Nick does is stare in awe at Gatsby’s house and describe