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The Great Gatsby · Chapter
Dedication explained
A brief, personal dedication of the book to the author's wife, Zelda.
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A brief, personal dedication of the book to the author's wife, Zelda.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Closing
Gatsby's delusion that he can recapture Daisy shatters here, as he waits all night for a signal that never com…
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