Question 5 of 10
Read the following excerpt from The Great Gatsby:
So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back
ceaselessly into the past.
What overall idea is Fitzgerald criticizing with this quote?
A. The desire to live a simple, carefree life of leisure
B. The necessity of being open to change
C. The idea that people can escape their backgrounds
D. The focus on wealth and status