The Great Gatsby: Jay's Background And His Downfall
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In the novel, The Great Gatsby, Jay Gatsby did not fit into the
lifestyle of Daisy and her friends. Because of his background, his dreams
were destined to be shattered even before he tried to achieve them. Jay
Gatsby's nouveau riche lifestyle was not of the ways of the old rich.
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become a part of. Therefore he was never really accepted as one of the group.
In an effort to be accepted by the group, Gatsby tried to show off his
valuables and gave elaborate parties. He tried to make an impression on these
people. Many to these people went to these parties "...without having met
Gatsby at all" (ch. 3,p. 41).
Gatsby did not have a formal education. His background did not support
the background of the old wealth. He lived in West Egg, "...the less fashionable
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