Role Of Individualism In The Great Gatsby

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While the Bergson’s represent an earlier time in America, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby transitions into the early 20th century of America. Representing the booming 20’s, which symbolizes the creativity and individualism of the “American Dream”. Right from the beginning of the story, narrator Nick Carraway begins to tell the audience of the advice his father had given him years ago in his vulnerable years “Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone, just remember that all the people in this world haven’t had the advantages that you’ve had.” (pg,1) While it took Nick almost till the end of the book to establish this ideal for himself, he remains respectful and humble. Its interesting how this is said from the beginning of the story

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