Question

question 7 of 10
which statement about f. scott fitzgeralds the great gatsby would the writer joshua rothman most likely agree with?

a. the novel is about the tension between morality and convenience.

b. the novel is about refusing to see reality no matter the cost.

c. the novel is about the little moments in life that give it true purpose.

d. the novel is about the power of true love to conquer fear, hatred, and greed.

Explanation:

In The Great Gatsby, Gatsby refuses to accept the reality of his past and Daisy's present situation, clinging to his illusions of their relationship and the American Dream at great personal cost. Joshua Rothman's views on the novel align with analyzing Gatsby's denial of reality (e.g., his inability to see Daisy as she is, his ignoring the moral and social realities around him) to understand the novel's themes. Option A's "morality vs. convenience" is not a core theme, C's "little moments" misinterprets the novel's focus on grand illusions, and D's "true love conquering" ignores the novel's critique of love as part of Gatsby's delusion.

Answer:

B. The novel is about refusing to see reality no matter the cost.