The American dream is the ideal according to which we can achieve our dreams if we aim to improve ourselves and get rid of the fear of failure. For over a century people have been consumed by materialism and have lost sight of their imagination. But with the realization of success, Gatsby redefines the American dream. If Gatsby were alive, he could change reality with his determination and create the world as he imagines it. Gatsby has enough passion to pursue anything he wants, a characteristic that relates to the "Impossible Dream" of Man of La Mancha. The message of the song is to persevere, no matter how difficult the goal, because if we don't succeed we can rest easy knowing that we've tried everything we can. Gatsby represents the impossible dream because he never gives up in the face of difficulties; instead they motivate and make it happen