This passage from "The Great Gatsby" is the introduction of how and why the man changed his name. This certainly presents the notion of ambition and uniqueness in behavior.
However, the question asks the theme it explore. So, the correct answer is "Option-D", which states:
Good luck follows those who are really ready for it; ambitious individuals go to great length to gain status.
Answer: 2. creating conflict
Explanation:
The answer is creating a conflict because
the conflict can create a raising action
which would advance the plot.
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Answer:
"I have lived long enough. My way of life Is fall'n into the sere, the yellow Lorax".
Explanation:
He's saying his life is over. It's a disaster thay can't be fixed and he's ready to die.