Question 6
POST_UTME_OAU
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2022
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LITERATURE
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objective
In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, how does the author use the character of Jay Gatsby to explore the theme of the American Dream?
Answer Options
A.
Through Gatsby's lavish parties and extravagant lifestyle, Fitzgerald critiques the excesses of capitalism and the corrupting influence of wealth.
B.
By portraying Gatsby as a self-made man who achieves success through hard work and determination, Fitzgerald reinforces the idea that the American Dream is attainable through individual effort.
Correct Answer
C.
Through Gatsby's doomed love affair with Daisy Buchanan, Fitzgerald highlights the impossibility of recapturing the past and the elusiveness of the American Dream.
D.
By depicting Gatsby's struggles with identity and belonging, Fitzgerald explores the tension between the old money aristocracy and the new rich, highlighting the difficulties of achieving social mobility in America.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
Through Gatsby's doomed love affair with Daisy Buchanan, Fitzgerald highlights the impossibility of recapturing the past and the elusiveness of the American Dream.
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