... epitomized the era and his beliefs in how the era affected people. On its simplest level, The Great Gatsby is Nick Carraway's narration and recollection of events stemming from his meeting and subsequent interaction with Jay Gatsby during the summer of 1922 in Long Island, New York ... . Nick Carraway, too, was seeking his piece of the American Dream by moving to New York from the Midwest to take job as a bond salesman ... lady whom Fitzgerald had to personally take care of and financially support, although he received no real companionship in return. Upon meeting Daisy and Jordan, Nick C...

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