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jeal·ous·y
 –noun,plural-ous·ies
mental uneasiness from suspicion or fear of rivalry, unfaithfulness, etc., as in love or aims.
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Jealousy is everywhere. It is a sin we experience everyday, whether we like it or not. Scientists say that jealousy can be experienced starting at 5 months old! So don't feel so guilty next time you are feeling envious, because even babies can be jealous. It is seen all around, and influences works of art, music, movies, novels; it is expressed everywhere.
The Great Gatsby has many examples of jealousy throughout the book. Money causes a lot of jealousy because of the greed the characters have. Although people nowadays are very greedy and it seems the world revolves around money, greed for this green paper has always been around. Jealousy causes the characters of the book to act foolishly and irrationally and make serious mistakes.


He that is not jealous is not in love. ~St. Augustine
This quote suggests that many people who are in love are easily jealous. In Great Gatsby, Tom and Daisy both have affairs, making one another jealous.
Jealousy in romance is like salt in food. A little can enhance the savor, but too much can spoil the pleasure and, under certain circumstances, can be life-threatening. ~Maya Angelou

Jealousy is simply and clearly the fear that you do not have value. Jealousy scans for evidence to prove the point - that others will be preferred and rewarded more than you. There is only one alternative - self-value. If you cannot love yourself, you will not believe that you are loved. You will always think it's a mistake or luck. Take your eyes off others and turn the scanner within. Find the seeds of your jealousy, clear the old voices and experiences. Put all the energy into building your personal and emotional security. Then you will be the one others envy, and you can remember the pain and reach out to them. ~Jennifer James