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Throughout the relatively short history of America, cities like New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles have been social capitals for both the rich and the poor. The movie "Cinderella Man" offers some insight as to how the lower class in America lives. The only thing James J. Braddock had was his family; he was fighting for his family, not money. He was loved by thousands of people because he represented the underprivileged American classes. Honesty, love, and loyalty were necessary in order to keep a poor family together. However, in __The Great Gatsby__, New York City insinuates controversy, adultery, and gambling within the upper class. Long Island is considered to be a "safe haven" to locals of New York, but Buchannon, Gatsby, and Daisy all feel the need to go into the city to partake in activities found deep within their fake souls. The dreams of the lower classes were being lived by obnoxious inherentees.

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