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The Great Gatsby
Summary: When F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote The Great Gatsby, his thoughts and ideas originated from the problems in his own society and even in his own life. Each character's life, actions, and ideals issue forth from the many flaws that Fitzgerald saw in his own life and time.
When F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote The Great Gatsby, his thoughts and ideas originated from the problems in his own society and even in his own life. Each character's life, actions, and ideals issue forth from the many flaws that Fitzgerald saw in his own life and time.
Americans have always searched for what is called "The American Dream." From before Fitzgerald's time to present-day, Americans have searched for the ideal life/lifestyle. Although the dream may be different for different people, it oftentimes deals with wealth, fame, stature, and social status. In The Great Gatsby, we see the search for this dream in Jay Gatsby. Although his motive is neither wealth, fame, nor stature, he knows he must possess all of these things in order to capture his dream: Daisy. Gatsby knows that without wealth, you have no power. In order to make a lot of money quickly...
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