Examples Of Idealism In The Great Gatsby

How does an idealist think as opposed to a realist? Distinctions may include that while the former views the world with an optimistic perspective, the latter with a practicable and perhaps pessimistic mindset. Additionally, some might say the first denies the status quo, and the second accepts the current conditions and conforms or adjusts accordingly. Nevertheless, this very question stimulated my senses, and during the past year, I conducted studies on various books situated in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, pursuing a deeper answer. As my scope of history broadened, however, I perceived my admiration of the creature above the Creator. Fortunately, God utilized my foibles for good by employing my analysis of literature, to expose my faulty judgements. Therefore, famed chefs-d'œu•vre of history, particularly, the Allie’s Treaty of Versailles, Hitler’s Mein Kampf, and Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby convicted my idealist conceptions and divulged the depravity of humanity.
In the aftermath of World War I, the nations sought to establish order and rebuild their cities. Unfortunately, although noble in motive, they went about producing this peace through coercion and unfeasible demands which ultimately resulted in nonfulfillment and a second war. Countries under the Allied Powers blamed the entire war on Germany, respectively. Thus, Germany had to pay retributions to those whom they had violated. As a result, Germany spiraled into an economic depression. Bitterness and animosity arose between them and practicably the rest of the world, and instead of propagating tranquility, the Treaty promoted enmity. Therefore, this assured me that idealized man could not produce true harmony apart of