Scapegoat
Gatsby’s Obsession with the Past
The Accident and the Blame on Gatsby
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What is a scapegoat?

A scapegoat is a person who takes the blame for the faults or actions of others.

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What does Gatsby want with Daisy?

To repeat the past.


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What was the turning point?

Daisy drives the car that kills Myrtle, but Gatsby takes the blame.

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What happens to him as a result of being a scapegoat?
Gatsby is shot.
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what is the problem with Gatsby's dream?

It makes him blinded to reality making him vulnerable.

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What does tom do about the situation?

He takes advantage of it and manipulates the situation.

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How does Jay Gatsby serve as a scapegoat?

Jay Gatsby serves as a scapegoat for the moral and social corruption of the wealthy elite.

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What does Nick say to Gatsby about the past

"you can't repeat the past" 
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What cause Gatbsy to get blamed?

He was a easy target because of his love for Daisy and Tom being able to manipulate the situation only made it worse.

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