Question

F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby is set in New York during the 1920s. It tells the story of a young man who, through hard work and determination, becomes wealthy in order to win the hand of a beautiful rich girl.

Which option is the BEST choice to indicate how this novel may offer insight into life in America during the 1920s?
A) In America, the only thing that can make you happy is money.
B) In America, the lucky people are the ones who are born in poverty.
C) In America, wealth can buy a person anything he wants, but not love.
D) In America, hard work and determination can lead to financial success.

Answer 1

In America, hard work and determination can lead to financial success.

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Answer 2

The correct answer is D. In America, hard work and determination can lead to financial success.

Explanation

According to the information provided in the question, the novel "The Great Gatsby" tells the story of a young man who, during the 1920s, managed to become millionaires through "hard work and determination" which allows him to "win the hand of a beautiful rich girl". Because of the above, it is possible to affirm the best option to indicate the vision offered by this novel about life in the United States during the 1920s is option D) In the United States, hard work and determination can lead to financial success. because the main character of this novel who lived during the same historical period can escalate in society and achieve its purpose as a result of his determination and effort.