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Examples Of Trimalchio In The Great Gatsby

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Gatsby Essay: Resubmission
Jay Gatsby, a character from the Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is seldom compared to Trimalchio to develop a commentary on the mistaken perception and false, misleading performance of wealth and its importance.
Both, Trimalchio and Gatsby, rose from a place of poverty and lower class through hard work and deduction to a dream. This dedication gave them the ability to accumulate wealth and eventually, a place in a higher social class. Although Trimalchio existed an extensive amount prior to the creation of the American Dream and its values, he and Gatsby both achieved what the general society believes the American Dream to be.
Jay Gatsby enjoys throwing parties and showcasing his wealth, but all of his grand
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