盖茨比与威利—美国梦的实践者和牺牲品

盖茨比和威利分别是《了不起的盖茨比》和《推销员之死》的主人公。他们的生命过程是美国梦产生和破灭的过程。其原因在于执着于梦想本身而看不清其本质。他们的悲剧预示美国梦破灭的必然性,而这样的执着使他们蒙上英雄悲剧的色彩。

Both Gatsby and Willy are inspired by American Dream and try hard to make it. However, their dream ends in tragedy. This essay makes a comparative analysis between the heroes Gatsby and Willy. It also reveals the inevitability of their tragedy.