Great Gatsby Themes Flashcards

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‘the fundamental decencies is parceled out unequally at birth.”

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Class and society.

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“Gatsby, who represented everything for which I have an unaffected scorn.”

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Class and society

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‘”just remember that all the people in this world haven’t had the advantages that you’ve had.”’

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Wealth

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‘The golden girl”

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Wealth

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‘Dishonesty in a woman is a thing you never blame deeply –‘

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Gender

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’And I hope she’ll be a fool—that’s the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool.’

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Gender

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‘In consequence, I’m inclined to reserve all judgments’

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Lies and deceit

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‘Daisy was not a Catholic, and I was a little shocked at the elaborateness of the lie.’

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Lies and deceit

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“I told her she might fool me but she couldn’t fool God. I took her to the window”

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Religion

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‘she heard the name Gatsby for the first time in years.’

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Past and memories

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