Key Ideas

1. The Great Gatsby explores the theme of the American Dream and its corrupting influence.

The novel depicts the pursuit of the American Dream, the idea that anyone can achieve success and happiness through hard work and determination. However, Fitzgerald shows that the reality is often far from the ideal, as the characters in the book are consumed by materialism and moral decay.

2. The characters in The Great Gatsby are deeply flawed and represent different aspects of society.

Each character in the book symbolizes a particular social class or characteristic. For example, Gatsby represents ....
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