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Soo apparently Huck isn’t familiar with the whole faith and prayer concept... it’s not like you’ve got a magic wand c’mon man😩 #huckfaith #ch3

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“The grass on his lawn had grown as long as mine” (Fitzgerald 179). When all was said and done, Nick realizes that Gatsby’s metaphorical lawn was no better than his, and now their physical lawns are truly equal. #TGGSymbol #ch9

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For once, Jordan is right in her judgment of Nick. He is truly just as bad as she is morally, but he manages to hide that less than satisfactory side. #TGGFake #ch9

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Gatsby’s “General Resolves” sounds a lot like Benjamin Franklin’s 13 Virtues. Each focus on the topic of bettering one’s self one day at a time. #TGGSymbol #ch9

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Meyer Wolfsheim’s assertion that he made Jay Gatsby is incriminating. That means he created that grandiose persona of a man, yet robbed him of his humanity. #TGGFake #ch9

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Three o’clock funeral for Jay Gatsby. Like Christ’s death time on Calvary, this is where our beloved hero meets his end. #TGGSymbol #ch9

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When Henry Gatz talks of James J. Hill, he refers to a man who had done something for the common good. He really hoped his son would leave something behind for mankind, but he was cut down too soon. #TGGWaste #ch9

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“Where have the got Jimmy” (Fitzgerald 167). It sounds much less wealthy than Jay, but it’s far more down to earth and real than Gatsby. His father knows the real him. #TGGFake #ch9

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“I was responsible, because no one else was interested” (Fitzgerald 164). Nick feels an obligation to his deceased friend because no one wants to be around when the fun times are over. #TGGFake #ch9

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Daisy and Tom packed up all their baggage, literal and physical, and left East Egg. #TGGSymbol #ch9

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Notice how the policeman is trying to keep people away from Gatsby’s house after his murder, but even in death uninvited people want to peer in. #TGGSymbol #ch9

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“Thin red circle in the water” (Fitzgerald 162). All Gatsby ever stood for has been reduced to a thin insignificant ripple in the giant pool of life. #TGGSymbol #ch8

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“What a grotesque thing a rose is” (Fitzgerald 161). Finally, Gatsby sees past his rose colored glasses to see Daisy’s ugly flaws that he ignored for so long. #TGGSymbol #ch8

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“Paid a high price for living too long with a single dream” (Fitzgerald 161). This sums up the life of Jay Gatsby. He spends most of his life chasing the dream of having Daisy. Everything he does is in an effort to get it, yet it alludes him. #TGGDream #ch8

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“You may fool me, but you can’t fool God” (Fitzgerald 159). I thought George didn’t believe in God? Perhaps he’s now raising himself to the vacant position. #TGGSymbol #ch8

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George Wilson has long forgotten God. Much like 1920’s America, God is not a part of their daily lives; they pushed back against morals. #TGGSymbol #ch8

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When Nick gives Gatsby his only compliment, it’s not exactly direct, but it speaks volumes. Jay is worth more than all 3 “genuine”, “honest” people out together. #TGGFake #ch8

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“I suppose Daisy’ll call too” (Fitzgerald 154). Jay just can’t seem to let go of the dream. Daisy’s made her choice, she’s gone, but the message hasn’t gone through. #TGGDream #ch8

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“Don’t do it today” (Fitzgerald 153). Gatsby won’t let go of the past. He may have never used that pool, but he won’t let them end those good summer times. #TGGSymbol #ch8

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Beale Street Blues- Beale Street was named after an old forgotten soldier, and now Gatsby seems to be that old soldier who has failed at his dream. #TGGSymbol #ch8

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“Go away now, old sport?” Gatsby refuses to leave and give up on his dream- he has invested too much. #TGGDream #ch8