The consequences of living in denial from "summary" of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Living in denial can have far-reaching consequences, as seen in the lives of the characters in 'The Great Gatsby'. One such character is Jay Gatsby, who refuses to accept the reality of his past and instead creates a facade of wealth and success to mask his insecurities. Gatsby's denial leads him to pursue a shallow and ultimately unattainable dream of being reunited with his lost love, Daisy Buchanan. Daisy herself is also in denial, choosing to ignore the flaws in her marriage and the true nature of her husband, Tom. She turns a blind eye to Tom's infidelities and violent tendencies, preferring to live in a world of luxury and privilege. This denial ultimately leads to tragic consequences, as the destructive love triangle between Daisy, Gatsby, ...
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