This subtopic examines F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', focusing on its critique of the American Dream, the moral decay of 1920s society, and the narrative complexity of Nick Carraway's perspective. Students analyse its rich symbolism, characterisation, and modernist techniques to assess its enduring relevance.
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