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My teacher keeps on insisting that Jay Gatsby is black. Is he?
Lori How sad that a teacher would make such a comment. The entire introduction to Tom, Daisy, and Jordan describes their racist views. *See Chrissa and Eli…moreHow sad that a teacher would make such a comment. The entire introduction to Tom, Daisy, and Jordan describes their racist views. *See Chrissa and Elin comments also*(less)
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The Great Gatsby
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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