Shows that he has been working all his life, but sill needs to borrow money. ... "Drifted" shows they moved about, forever seeking something. ... This shows that the American Dream is seriously flawed; it encourages the inability to see, and also accept reality. ... When he meets Daisy through Nick's arranged afternoon tea, he has no hesitation in admitting that he has been counting the days that he last saw her; "Five years next November." ... This is a contrast to Myrtle, who wants to escape her working class life, and become a prominent member of society; "At the news-stand she...

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• Approx Pages: 13
• Grade Level: High School