In F. Scott Fitgeralds novel, The Beautiful and Damned, both characters, Anthony and Gloria shape their desires around a set of expectations that prove to be false, yet they seem unable or unwilling to recognize the potential negative effects on them.

continuation of question above...What factors -- personal and/or social -- have influenced their dependence on these potentialities and perhaps, have prevented them from confronting them and adapting them?

This assignment is due on Tuesday, July 24th, at 1:00 PM

(Eastern Daylight Time)!!!!

It requires a minimum of three well-thought paragraphs, each with an assertion, explanation, and reaction/analysis. Please use as much relevant and cohesive detail possible; thank you. Do not use the first-person narrative writing style or any "the author..." references! Don't use biographical references either...