The first world war ended and the second industrial revolution was just completed. As a victorious country in the First World War, the United States surpassed Britain to become the first power in the capitalist world. The economy is prosperous and the whole country is thriving. Cars, lights and telephones facilitate people's lives. People think it's time to stop fighting and enjoy it. The younger generation seems to have entered a new era of joy and glory. They began to abandon the traditional moral standards and immerse themselves in the scenes of money worship, hedonism, luxury and debauchery all day. Economic prosperity that ignores social costs.

The story of The Great Gatsby happened at this time.

The background of the novel is set in the upper white circle of modern American society, and it is unfolded through Nick's narration. Nick was born in the Midwest of the United States, and later went to new york to learn how to manage stocks, and wanted to make a fortune. He lives in Long Island, is a neighbor of Gatsby, the hero of the story, and makes friends with him. Gatsby was originally named Gates, and Nick came from the Midwest. He was born poor but ambitious, and became rich by selling bootleg liquor. He often holds large-scale luxurious family dinners to entertain guests to show his generosity, with the aim of attracting Daisy's lover five years ago and winning her back. Daisy was Gatsby's lover when he served in the military service five years ago. Gatsby went overseas in World War I and married Tom Buchanan, the son of a rich man from a rich family, because of greed. However, the satisfaction of material desire and carnal desire did not fill Daisy's spiritual emptiness and poverty. With Nick's help, the reunion with Gatsby seems to rekindle love. But Daisy is no longer the original Daisy. She is no longer the innocent girl Gatsby imagined, but a stupid, selfish, vulgar and beautiful body. Gatsby's beautiful dream was finally broken, but he was still struggling for the last time, and he was still the imaginary Daisy, and suffered a more tragic ending. Later, Daisy knocked down Tom's mistress while driving Gatsby's car after drinking, and planned a conspiracy with Tom and cruelly blamed Gatsby. As a result, the victim's husband suddenly broke into Gatsby's home and shot Gatsby, and then committed suicide. Gatsby finally became a victim of selfish and cruel Daisy.

Gatsby, played by Xu, presented us with a perfect and beautiful dream, which provided us with an enviable witness. By chance, it also shattered the attractive colorful colors in front of us with a ruthless attitude. At the end of the story, Gatsby's funeral and the deserted party were noisy, and Gatsby's persistence and Daisy's enthusiasm were cold, which formed a strong contrast. Although the realistic dream was broken, it was also seen by the living.

The distance between dream and reality

Gatsby is great because he can realize his dream, because he is a millionaire and has his first dream, because he can dedicate his life to his dream, although the price is too heavy and worthless in the third place. Without him, this dream has been broken and outlived both. A tear or a sigh seems so powerless in the face of reality, and anxiety is heavy, but how much money is there, Nai!

At the end of the story, I can feel that Nick, as a bystander, is listless. After Gatsby's death, his heart became haunted in the East and twisted beyond his ability to correct his eyes, so he went home. Whether you are escaping from reality or starting over, like a turtle attacked in its shell or a crab ready to fight, you should never give up your life to defend the principles and morality of your life when we don't want to. Does not change the reality at that time, silence is to maintain the dignity of the umbrella.

How far is the distance between dream and reality? Just like the distance between the heart and the human heart.

How far is the distance between heart and heart? It can be near or far away. Look at our society today. How much trust is left between people? In the 1980s, we were still learning from Lei Feng's good example, but he died in the 1990s. We are still studying contemporary Paul Zhang Haidi, but now her nationality is questioned; In the 21st century, we learn from Theory of Three Represents, but some people only wear watches on their hands. You can't stop when you see someone calling for help, because you may see the old man falling into the water and fishing; You can't help, because it may be touching porcelain; You can refuse to accept money, even if it is not illegal, because it may be, you see, our society is making some people rich, and the value orientation is gradually distorted, so that the rich can turn to the poor and finally achieve common prosperity. Why is the whole society caught in a crisis of trust between people? Why is the distance so far away?