Thank you for conceding that this is an essay question of yours. We do not write answer for you but give you insight and you seem to understand that. Having said that, I will give you a few ideas to consider.
The American Dream is seen in home ownership, success, and freedom. Another perception is that it means having it all. I think if you were to check out chapter 6, when we see a flashback of Daisy and Gatsby's previous relationship, we understand that for Gatsby, having it all means that now that he has the cash he can get the girl. Check the last few pages for this flashback, and you can use a quote to support this.
Another aspect worth considering is that Gatsby essentially failed. He worked really hard and did so likely illegally. This is the way that many people pursue their American Dreams. It's good to see that Gatsby reaped what he had sown because it teaches us to go about living our lives honestly and by making decisions with a moral conscience. As I watched Gatsby in chapter 7 have no compassion for the passing of Myrtle, I concluded that this is not okay. What he had done to recapture a lost love was not worth it. A quote from the end of chapter 7 when Gatsby is spying on Daisy and Tom would illustrate this problem.
Hope these ideas help you get started!
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