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Dafna1 [17]
3 years ago
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What does the quote "besides the good things that he possesses, he every instant fancies a thousand others that death will preve

nt him from trying if he does not try them soon" (de Tocqueville) in the dreat gatsby mean
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Dafna1 [17]3 years ago
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Answer:

<u>even in great abundance humans are always in need of getting more and more with the fear of death.</u>

Explanation:

The author of this quote, Alexis de Tocqueville spoke based on what he observed in society.

In simple words, he noticed that people have this fear that they'll soon die and would be prevented from enjoying life's pursuits, even when they have attained wealth, so they want to try every worldly welfare.

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