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Examples Of Fraud In The Great Gatsby

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Another example of Gatsby’s fraud is evident in his involvement in illegal activities. Despite the way he presents himself, Gatsby’s wealth is, in fact, earned from bootlegging. In “The American Dream in The Great Gatsby”, critic Carla Verderame states that “He works at various occupations—some of questionable integrity—to amass substantial wealth.” In other words, he collects his money in places he should not be, which shows his disregard for lawful boundaries in his pursuit of Daisy’s affection. Gatsby is not concerned with where the money comes from, he just wants to collect a great quantity so he can satisfy Daisy. Not only is Gatsby himself a part of bootlegging, but he also has a relationship with Meyer Wolfsheim who partakes in unlawful
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