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The Great Gatsby: Chapters 1-3

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Disillusionment and the Impact of World War I and Science

This chapter explores the backdrop of World War I and its contribution to the theme of disillusionment. It also delves into the concept of Wavnostalgia and its longing for the pre-war days, while discussing the impact of science and the Scopes Monkey Trial as an illustration of the displacement of religion.

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