... affair, but says nothing of it and tries to overlook it constantly. Myrtle Wilson, who is unhappy with her marriage, finds a sort of new life in the arms of Tom who apparently has had various affairs while away in New York during his marriage to Daisy. There is also the questionable love ... class lifestyle which Gatsby so desperately yearns for, which would explain his want for her. We also see the character of Jordan Baker pursuing her goals using dirty methods in the novel; Jordan cheats in golf tournaments to win and fulfil her goal. This theme also raises some philosophical and mora...

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