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The Great Gatsby Tom Buchanan Excess Quotes

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Fitzgerald’s emphasis on Tom Buchanan’s lavish lifestyle embodies excess. The Great Gatsby takes place in the roaring twenties where ‘The American Dream’ means everything to everyone. As the readers are introduced to Tom Buchanan, they are instantly scared by the way Nick describes him. As they learn more about his behavior towards the other characters, the readers’ disgust will build towards him. There are several instances within the first three chapters where Fitzgerald is obviously portraying excess through Tom. In Chapter one, Nick introduces the readers to Tom. We are given the image of their Georgian Colonial mansion overlooking a bay. He is wearing riding clothes and owns two polo horses. Fitzgerald describes his character as self-centered

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