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At the end of the novel, only Tom and Daisy remain together, unscathed by the novels many tragedies and disappointments. Knowing what you do about these two characters, why do things turn out this way? What allows Tom and Daisy to escape much of the pain of what they contributed to?
Sarah Though the "happy ending" Tom and Daisy are given seems to be an endorsement of their flaws and unfavorable qualities, the fact that the reader knows …moreThough the "happy ending" Tom and Daisy are given seems to be an endorsement of their flaws and unfavorable qualities, the fact that the reader knows all of this and still witnesses their relative escape acts as a condemnation of the society that permits this. The Great Gatsby is ultimately Fitzgerald's commentary on a hypocritical and facetious society that allows the rich and famous to get away with whatever they please. (less)
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The Great Gatsby
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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