Nearly a century after its publication, F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" remains a literary classic. One challenge it presents, though, is understanding how the Roaring '20s tale of Jay Gatsby's pursuit of wealth and romance at all costs is still relevant nearly a century later. The novel's portrayal of materialism, superficial relationships and the myths of fame and celebrity create remarkable parallels between Gatsby's world and the present day.
Materialism
Possessions and status are a key ingredient to many of the characters' lifestyles. In order to attract Daisy's interest, Gatsby defines himself by his enormous house, decadent parties and distinctive cars and clothing. Daisy, too, values materialism, as the convenience of her marriage to wealthy polo player Tom Buchanan keeps her from fully embracing Gatsby's vision for their future. High school English teacher David Dowling writes that America's continued obsession with materialism is one reason for the novel's permanence, depicting the conflict between moral values and the desire for wealth that still entangles people today.
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Answer:B
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The 2 numbers will cancel each other out.
The correct answer to this open question is the following.
Although you did not include the name of the article, the link to it, or any further reference, doing some research we can comment on the following.
Nathan Thornburg's position on immigration is the following.
He considers that the United States federal government has to assume a definite posture on the issue of immigration that still affects the country. In his article of 2007 titled "A Case for Amnesty," Thornburg questions the way some politicians have approached the complicated issue of immigration, the consequences for the country, and the affectation of many immigrants.
He cites some examples such as the posture of the late Republican Senator John McCain.
The point of Thornburg is that the Amnesty bill could have positive political consequences for the American government, and somehow alleviate the flux of immigration to the United States.
Nathan Thornburg is a Senior Editor for "Time" magazine, and has published other important articles such as "Dropout Nation."
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C) after
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Prepositions are placement terms that can be applied to both time and space. In this case, it's being applied to time, because it's occurring 'after' something
