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The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is about the pursuit of the American Dream. This dream is different for many people, but for Jay Gatsby, the dream is that one can acquire true happiness. In order to obtain this happiness, Jay must obtain the love of a ....

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.... would be across the bay.” In order for him to see her, he holds extravagant parties, hoping that she will attend. She does not, however, so Gatsby casually asks around to find out if anyone knows her. Eventually, Gatsby soon realizes that Nick Carraway, his neighbor, is Daisy’s cousin. Gatsby then devises a plan to at last see his beloved Daisy. Jordan sets up the meeting for Gatsby with Nick, “He wants to know if you’ll invite Daisy to your house some afternoon and then let him come over.” By arranging this meeting, he displays his wealth, and he believes that he has acquired her affection once again as Daisy says, “ I certainly ....