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1
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Context on Dunne

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Parents were catholic, was a time of divide between religions

2
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What themes are explored in metaphysical poetry?

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Wit, serious topics approached with humour, shocking

3
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Explain the religious reference

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“Three sins”, “nail, blood of innocence” - took Jesus three days to be resurrected - Gatsby had three main sins

4
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What were Gatsby three sins

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  • pursuing a married woman
  • illegal business
  • lying that he killed myrtle