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This 5 page paper uses scenes from The Great Gatsby to depict the psychological way in which society utilizes 'masks' to hide one's true identity. Why a person feels compelled to do this is discussed using James Scott's book as well as a compilation of essays on Gatsby. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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that she turned to the world concealed something..most affectations conceal something eventually, even though they dont in the beginning." In fact, Fitzgerald seemed to be, as many writers are, astute
studies of the human condition. Quite succinctly he states a fact that psychologists pay bills with. The face that is presented in public is quite different from that which emerges
behind closed doors or is reflected in ones own mirror. This is quite true in the Great Gatsby, especially in regard to chapter six where Gatsby has thrown a party,
but neither Tom nor Daisy enjoy themselves. Perceiving their dismay, Gatsby chases them down as they are leaving in an attempt to divine why. Though the theme of social class
is explored throughout the novel, it must be stated that in this chapter, specifically, the reader is given a glimpse past the fa?ade that Gatsby has so carefully constructed. Nick
explains what he has found out about Gatsby, how Gatsby came from very humble beginnings and worked as a janitor to put himself through college, which is in direct opposition
to the identity he now sports. It is not difficult, then, to see why Gatsby does not intend to show his true self to these people whom he
calls friends. In particular, is his pursuit of Daisy. Why Daisy, one might ask? Simple. She was the symbol of landed wealth, of those born to it. Not having come
from that background, to obtain Daisy would be to legitimize himself internally. In this chapter the extreme power and influence of his money and position are made known as it
is easy to see that the biggest dream he has realized is that of his own self identity. "The truth was that Jay Gatsby, of West Egg, Long Island,
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