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Like Pale Gold - The Great Gatsby Part I: Crash Course English Literature #4
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Why Why posted on 2013/03/26Ever wondered about the dazzling, yet tragic, world of Jay Gatsby? This video dives deep into F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic, exploring themes like the American Dream and rich literary symbolism with John Green's signature wry humor. You'll boost your understanding of complex sentence structures and pick up some fantastic advanced vocabulary along the way!
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american dream
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- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The ideal that every US citizen should have an equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work, determination, and initiative.
- A belief in upward mobility and the possibility of achieving a better life, often associated with homeownership and financial security.
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- Adjective
- Remarkable in magnitude, degree, or effectiveness.
- Highly skilled or talented.
- Noun
- A title given to a person recognized for extraordinary achievements.
the american
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- Noun
- A person who is a citizen of the United States of America.
- Adjective
- Relating to the United States of America or its people.
of his
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- other
- Indicating possession by a male person previously mentioned.
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