Gatsby does many things to achieve his goals such as becoming a criminal, throwing wasteful and lavish parties and even trying to break up families in pursuit of his dreams. ... This theme also raises some philosophical and moral questions such as whether or not it is acceptable to do anything to reach your goals. Society The cast of 'The Great Gatsby' live in the jazz era of 1920's America which was a rather carefree era which is evident with all the lavish and wasteful and over the top parties that Gatsby throws life in that time period could be seen as fake. ... Everythin...

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This feeling is experienced by Gatsby - with his 'wings' being money, glamorous parties, popularity, and power. ... " ( King Lear 1.1 118) Before this, just as he reaches his height, he has an epiphany and realizes "I am a man more sinn'd against than sinning.... " In this way, though they have achieved their ambitions and reached such a high status, the cruelty and selfishness of society eventually drags them back down - death levelling both of them to the status of mere mortals....

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