What Modernist writers believed that the American Dream was .?

Many Modernist writers, such as F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway, believed that the American Dream was an illusion, often critiquing its unattainable nature. Fitzgerald, particularly in "The Great Gatsby," illustrated how the pursuit of wealth and status led to disillusionment and moral decay. Modernists emphasized the fragmentation of society and the emptiness behind the façade of success, suggesting that the Dream could not fulfill deeper human desires for meaning and connection. Overall, their works reflect a skepticism toward the idealized vision of American prosperity and individualism.