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My teacher keeps on insisting that Jay Gatsby is black. Is he?
Logan What? How does that even make sense?
- He's the popular millionaire during the 20s
- People claim he's the second cousin to the Kaiser (German)
- Claims…moreWhat? How does that even make sense?
- He's the popular millionaire during the 20s
- People claim he's the second cousin to the Kaiser (German)
- Claims to be from San Fransisco
- Young white lady from Kentucky doesn't shy away from him

Why ignore the obvious in favor of the incredibly subtle?(less)
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The Great Gatsby
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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