The Great Gatsby Monologue

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“Oh, it doesn’t matter if I survive,” said Alexander, wiping his damp cheek with his hand. “All I care about is whether or not they’re happy. I can’t make either of them happy right now, and it feels awful. I know it’ll hurt John, and I know it’ll hurt William. Even so, I want to find a way that doesn’t hurt either of them. Maybe . . . maybe if I convince my firm to transfer me to Washington, I won’t have to break either of their hearts—not completely, anyway—because I’ll be states away from them. I’m not sure I could ever give William the life he wants, and I’m not ready to be a father—I’m only twenty-four. We were supposed to have children together, John and I, and he already has one. I don’t expect or want him to apologise for her, but I