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Mar 07, 2013
Rachel Yuska
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The Great Gatsby is a tragic love story coated with crimes and corrupted minds. Nick Carraway, the narrator of the story, left his hometown to pursue his dream in New York. He met Daisy, his cousin, and her husband, Tom Buchanan, who had an affair with Mrs. Wilson. Nick was introduced to Jordan Baker and she mentioned about the notorious Gatsby who happens to be Nick’s neighbor.
One day, Nick was invited to Gatsby’s lavish party in his mansion. They were a lot of prominent people at Gatsby’s hous ...more
One day, Nick was invited to Gatsby’s lavish party in his mansion. They were a lot of prominent people at Gatsby’s hous ...more
This isn't my favorite book at all... I just feel like it never goes anywhere. I know, I know... how can I teach HS English and not like The Great Gatsby? Good question....
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Not a fan of the characters, as they are people I'd try to avoid--shallow, greedy, distracted by the wrong values and shallow appearances. The story seems to hold up though in the sense that we can see all of these flaws today, nearly a century later.
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Márcia Leal
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