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AP English Literatur

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In The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, how does Gatsby's longing for Daisy symbolize the American Dream?

"Can't repeat the past? Why of course you can!"

Gatsby believes that material wealth alone can bring happiness, reflecting the flawed nature of the American Dream.

Gatsby understands the impossibility of reliving his past with Daisy.

Gatsby is nostalgic for the simple life he once had with Daisy, which he associates with the American Dream.

Gatsby’s belief that the past can be repeated highlights his idealistic and unattainable pursuit of the American Dream.

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