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.
Meekness is the correct vocabulary word! Because it means she's shy or timid and they mistake that for weakness like she's not strong enough to stand up to them.
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Both are a time to get together with family. On the Winter Solstice, people eat dumplings, warm and happy food. On Christmas, people give out presents to family and loved ones. The Dongzhi Festival takes place every year on December 21 or 22, while Christmas takes place every year on December 25.
The sentence that the pronoun comes before the antecedent is: His reputation was Tom's greatest possession. The correct answer is option C. The pronoun used in the sentence is "His" and the antecedent referred by the pronoun "his" is the noun "Tom".
