The loss of innocence from "summary" of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
In the world of The Great Gatsby, innocence is a fragile quality that is easily shattered by the harsh realities of life. Throughout the novel, we see characters who start out as innocent and idealistic, only to have their illusions shattered as they are exposed to the corruption and moral decay that lies beneath the surface of the glamorous world they inhabit. One of the clearest examples of this loss of innocence can be seen in the character of Jay Gatsby himself. Gatsby starts out as a young man with big dreams and a romantic vision of the world. He believes in the power of love and the possibility of reinventing oneself, and he is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve his goals. However, as the novel progresses, we see Gatsby become increasingly cynical and disillusioned. He realizes that his wealth and status can't buy him the one thing he truly desires - the love of Daisy Buchanan. Similarly, Daisy herself is a character who undergoes a loss of innocence over the course of the novel. At the beginning of the story, she is portrayed as a beautiful and charming young woman who seems to embody the ideal of femininity and grace. However, as we learn more about her past and her relationships, we see that she is...
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