The Great Gatsby
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Jay Gatsby is still in love with Daisy, whom he met during the war when he was penniless. Having made himself wealthy through illegal means, he now lives in a mansion across the bay from the home of Daisy Buchanan, who has since married for money. Holding on to his illusion of Daisy as perfect, he seeks to impress her with his wealth, and uses his new neighbor, Nick Carraway (our narrator) to reach her. Daisy's wealthy but boring husband is cheating on her. When his mistress is killed in an accident caused by Daisy, Gatsby covers for her and takes the blame. The result is a murder and an ending which reveals the failure of money to buy love or happiness.
Fitzgerald's elegantly simple work captures the spirit of the Jazz Age and embodies America's obsessions with wealth, power, and the promise of new beginnings.
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Level 7.3, 8 Points
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F. Scott Fitzgerald. (2007). The Great Gatsby. Unabridged Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)F. Scott Fitzgerald. 2007. The Great Gatsby. Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby. Blackstone Audio, Inc, 2007.
MLA Citation (style guide)F. Scott Fitzgerald. The Great Gatsby. Unabridged Blackstone Audio, Inc, 2007.
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