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Nick Carraway's Influence On The Great Gatsby
The world of literature exists because of the literary works that have been uniquely crafted throughout time; in fact, such works of literature exist thanks to the great masterminds of literary authors—both dead and alive. When one thinks of the literary world, he or she should think about its sub work—the world of literary interpretations. Why? Think about it: The world consists of diverse readers, and for that reason, one is exposed to a wide range of literary interpretations; thus, enabling he or she to formulate his or her unique literary analysis. When it comes to interpreting a literary text, it is pivotal for one to realize that his or her job is to develop an understanding of the text’s meaning—develop his or her own philosophy of the text. In addition, at times, one will encounter individuals that make such a beautiful impact in his or her life, to a point where he or she cannot imagine what life would look like without him or her.

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