《了不起的盖茨比》作为菲茨杰拉德的名著,深刻反映了美国二十世纪二十年代在经济虚假繁荣下,人们对“美国梦”的执着追求,以及梦想幻灭后给人们留下的创伤及思考。本文借助神话原型批评理论,对该小说的人物,情节及主题进行分析,深刻发掘小说中反映的“美国梦”主题,以及其中丰富的文化内涵和历史继承。 “The Great Gatsby,” as Fitzgerald’s famous book, profoundly reflects the persistent pursuit of “American Dream ” given by the United States in the 1920s under the false economy and prosperity, Trauma left and thinking. Based on the theory of mythological criticism, this essay analyzes the characters, plot and theme of the novel, deeply explores the theme of “American Dream” reflected in the novel, as well as its rich cultural connotation and historical succession.