We have just recently passed the anniversary of the novel, “The Great Gatsby.” written by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Its publishing date was the 10th of April, 1925. Although many years have passed, we still value this entertaining, well written novel. But why? I believe this article will reveal the answer through in-depth and extensive coverage of the novels’ dominant themes. The novel, “The Great Gatsby” has brought a very important life lesson to my attention; money can’t buy you love. This novel was transformed into a movie and this clearly shows that from the roaring twenties to the present date, the association between wealth and love still endures in real life and popular culture. F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel “The Great Gatsby” is a Pitch-Perfect portrayal of the Jazz Age and is considered to be Fitzgerald's most famous and finest creation. Although the novel was not a success for Fitzgerald during his lifetime, this poetic novel has become an admired work of art, read and taught all over the world. It’s a tragic love story, a mystery, and a social observation of materialism, love and the American Dream. The term "American Dream" first was used by the American historian James Truslow Adams in his book "The Epic of America" published in 1931. He stated that the American dream is "that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement. The dominant themes of money and love espoused in classic texts such as “The Great Gatsby” continue to endure. The reason why these themes are still relevant today is, although technology changes, people’s faults remain constant. People still believe that wealth will result in romantic success. The novel itself is a clear indication that this is not the case. An example of this theme exists within the characters relationships, is the vicious love triangle between Jay Gatsby, Daisy Buch