In his book "The Great Gatsby-, using the character of Gatsby, Fitzgerald shows how Gatsby's dream led to his irresistible need for material wealth, ultimately leading to the death of a great man. The main character in the book, Jay Gatsby, was affluent, but it was all part of a dream, a dream that never expires, a dream that stayed with Gatsby till his dying day. ... "He hadn't once ceased looking at Daisy and I think he revalued everything in his house according to the measure of response it drew from her well-loved eyes-(Fitzgerald 96-97). ...

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Whilst striving to attain the dream the central characters of the texts exhibit different emotions; exhaustion and energy. ... Another character that oozes with energy is Myrtle; who seems alive and vibrant. ... He parades his house and possessions in front of Daisy. " I think he revalued everything in his house according to the measure of response it drew from her well-loved eyes." ... He appears to be a dubious character; he mentions that his cuff links were composed of the "finest speci...

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