Harry Goldfarb is a fictional character from the novel and film adaptation of Requiem for a Dream, created by Hubert Selby Jr.. He is portrayed as a young man living in Brooklyn, New York, who dreams of a better life but becomes entangled in a cycle of drug addiction. Throughout the story, Harry's aspirations are overshadowed by his struggles with heroin and the impact it has on his relationships, particularly with his girlfriend, Marion Silver. His character serves as a poignant exploration of the effects of addiction and the pursuit of unattainable dreams.