Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel, "The Great Gatsby," provides a commentary on a variety of themes, including justice, power, greed, time, betrayal, and the pursuit of the American Dream. ... During this first meeting, Wolfsheim is talking to Gatsby about a transaction with another person in which Wolfsheim would not pay "him a penny till he shuts his mouth" (Fitzgerald 55). ... The societal disdain for Wolfsheim, who acts above the law, is exemplified by Tom's comments about Gatsby's suspected illegal business dealings. ... This also shows embarrassment because Daisy whipped o...

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The Great Gatsby Group Pressure on the Individual: An individual has many pressures put on him/her from society. ... Cares about his cousin. ... Legends: The gossip about Gatsby is that he killed a man, that he was a German spy during WWI, that he served in the American army, the Kaiser's son, or maybe a fugitive killer. ... I think it was important to Tom because he wants to find out as much as he can about Gatsby because he assumes something is up with him and his Daisy. ... Still More Biographical Facts: the only information I learned about Gatsby in this chapter ...

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The Great Gatsby, written by F. ... Throughout his entire life, he holds true to himself and his own dreams; he goes to great lengths in an impressive attempt to reach them. ... In the first sections of this book, the reader is forced to gather information concerning Gatsby through secondary sources. ... We watched him ascend beautifully into sheer bliss upon reunion with his only great love, a woman named Daisy. ... He bought a great mansion across the bay from her own home. ...

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