Most people perceive this setting as the perfect life, because it appears to be flawless -- no problems and no worries. ... He shows that everything is not "a house surrounded by a white picket fence where Dick and Jane play with their dog, Spot." ... Myrtle Wilson is a great example of a character who tries to attain the American Dream. ... Wilson rejected the compliment by raising her eyebrow in disdain. ... Wilson, who removed a strand of hair from over her eyes and looked back at us with a brilliant smile. ...

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• Grade Level: High School