The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a classic- a novel complete with characters, setting, and symbolism that all contribute to the theme of the novel. The concept that people deny reality to see only what they wish to see is one that is present in history, current events, and literature, and more specifically, in The Great Gatsby. Characters in The Great Gatsby have a difficult time seeing past their own hopes and dreams …showed first 75 words of 904 total…

…showed last 75 words of 904 total…cheat on her. But months later, Hillary was proven wrong as Bill admitted to the affair in front of a jury. Instead of accepting what was the truth, Hillary ignored and denied the reality of the situation. The idea that people deny the reality in their lives is a theme present in history, current events, and literature. This theme is used in The Great Gatsby, giving it a timeless quality, and making it a classic.