While Gatsby shows off his house to Daisy, all the elaborate items within Gatsby's home causes Daisy to come to the overwhelming realization that Gatsby acquired it all for her. ... This quote exemplifies the disillusionment of American society by exploiting the emotional effects of witnessing excessive wealth. ... This quote highlights the theme of a loss of hope for the future by Daisy's marrying for wealth instead of happiness. ... This quote exemplifies Daisy's loss of hope for the future and her daughter's future by examining Daisy's lack of self worth and desire...

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The American Dream and How it is portrayed in The Great Gatsby By: Emma Macklin The Great Gatsby is a novel published in 1925, written by F. ... The Great Gatsby is a novel of tragedy, love and rich vs. poor. ... This quote shows that Jordan lies about important things to be able to stay bathing in wealth, which shows that people will do anything to obtain/maintain the American Dream. ... The opulence of Gatsby's car shows Gatsby's exceptional wealth, it also shows that he has obtained the American Dream that many others are striving for. ... In Chapter 6, Daisy comes to...

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These elements are also highly reflective of F Scott Fitzgerald's life. " He behaved in a manner similar to his characters with liquor and entertainment " (Telgen 68), this quote shows how F Scott Fitzgerald was extremely in tuned with his stories. ... Gatsby later clarifies that on the way to lunch. ... Nick meets Gatsby's friend Meyer Wolfsheim. ... It becomes clear that the "death car" was Gatsby's. ... Wilson then found out that Gatsby killed myrtle and shoots Gatsby. ...

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