... apos;happy' could mean having everything, apathetic to whether or not they have contact with society. The key to finding happiness in a nutshell is simply having hopes and aspirations for the future. Jay Gatsby, the namesake of Fitzgerald's novel, is a prime example of such expectations. Throughout his entire life, he holds ... true to himself and his own dreams; he goes to great lengths in an impressive attempt to reach them. However, the always elusive American Dream ... great love, a woman named Daisy. Then, through an unfortunate chain of snowballing events, we watched his happiness...

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• Approx Pages: 6
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• Grade Level: High School