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Professor Sarah Churchwell on Genius, Big Dreams and F. Scott Fitzgerald

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The Dark Side of Ambition and Individual Power in Fitzgerald's Works

This chapter explores the themes of power and ambition in F. Scott Fitzgerald's works, with a particular emphasis on the character of Gatsby. The discussion highlights how individual actions can trigger significant societal events and examines the darker implications of ambition, including corruption and moral ambiguity.

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