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Myrtle's statement that "you cannot live forever" is ironic because it highlights the fleeting nature of life, while she herself is desperately trying to escape her mundane existence through her affair with Tom Buchanan and her pursuit of wealth. Her desire for a glamorous lifestyle and the illusion of immortality through social status contrasts sharply with the reality of mortality. Ultimately, her efforts to transcend her circumstances lead to tragic consequences, underscoring the futility of trying to outrun time.

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