Great gatsby so we beat on boats against the current

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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 idea that people can escape their backgrounds 
C.The necessity of being open to change 
D.The focus on wealth and status

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The answer is:
B.The idea that people can escape their backgrounds

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