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My teacher keeps on insisting that Jay Gatsby is black. Is he?
Megen Porter One of the strongest clues is the original title. "Fitzgerald’s first title for the book, “Trimalchio in West Egg.” Trimalchio was a character in “The…moreOne of the strongest clues is the original title. "Fitzgerald’s first title for the book, “Trimalchio in West Egg.” Trimalchio was a character in “The Satyricon,” a Roman comedy/satire who was a former slave who earned his freedom and wealth from his former master, and threw lavish parties. Similarly, Gatsby, came close to inheriting money from his rich employer, threw lush parties. And according to Savage’s theory, he is the descendant of slaves."(less)
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The Great Gatsby
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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