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TRAGIC LOVE STORY


In Scott Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby, the protagonist, Jay Gatsby is a tragic character rather than a pathetic one. After losing the love of his life, Gatsby desperately wants to rekindle their relationship. Gatsby strives to impress Daisy, and by doing so he acquires wealth. He orders his life around this one desire: Daisy. This novel portrays material values and focuses much on outer beauty pressuring its characters to be portrayed as shallow individuals. Due to social influences and social standards Gatsby feels compelled to chase the American dream, and soon after he finally achieves it, he is murdered.
Gatsby's love for daisy was insufficient, because of society's class standards. As a result of Gatsby's financial instability, and lack of social status, he feels unworthy of Daisy's affection. Upon returning from the war Gatsby recognizes that he has lost Daisy. He spends the rest of his days in a desperate effort to attain the......

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