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Essay Archive - The Great Gatsby: A Full Spectrum of Character
The Great Gatsby: A Full Spectrum of Character
Throughout Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, there seems to be a broad spectrum of
moral and social views demonstrated by various characters. At one end, is Tom, a
man who attacks Gatsby's sense of propriety and legitimacy, while thinking
nothing of running roughshod over the lives of those around him. A direct
opposite of Tom's nature is Gatsby, who displays great generosity and caring,
yet will stop at nothing to achieve his dream of running off with Daisy. Also,
in the middle of this, are various characters ....
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