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Examples Of Repeat The Past In The Great Gatsby

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Gatsby believes that he can "repeat the past" and gain Daisy's love back, because it has already happened, why not again? I do think it is possible to repeat the past. If it didn't work out the first time, try, try, again. At the end of chapter six, the author states how, "At his lips' touch she blossomed for him like a flower and the incarnation was complete." This is explaining how it was meant to be. The blossoming flower is being compared to Daisy's love. Her love for Gatsby shows when they finally kiss. Therefore, conveying how since it was so magical, it was always meant to be (and would happen again eventually).

Personally, repeating the past is very possible. I once ate a whole pound of strawberries in one sitting. I told myself I

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