Question

this month, the blogger has decided to focus on the theme of the american dream, or the idea that anyone can make it in america through hard work.
based on the mini descriptions of each novel, which novel would be best for this months read-along?
the great gatsby, a novel whose narrator moves to new york city to gain financial and social status
dune, a sci-fi epic about politics and ecology on a distant desert planet
the stranger, a novel in which the main character is indifferent to society and his place in it
1984, a dystopian novel about limiting freedom and individuality

Explanation:

This novel centers on the pursuit of wealth, status, and success in America, which directly aligns with the "American Dream" theme of achieving upward mobility through ambition and effort. The other options focus on unrelated themes: sci-fi politics/ecology, existential indifference, and dystopian control.

Answer:

A. The Great Gatsby, a novel whose narrator moves to New York City to gain financial and social status