Tension In The Great Gatsby

To a relatively large extent, the climax scene at the Plaza Hotel in the movie “The Great Gatsby” closely depicts the way F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote the scene in the novel. From the level of tension, the emotions expressed, and the dialogue used, the movie presents the same ideas as those written by Fitzgerald. In the novel, the tension begins to build from the moment the group enters the hotel room. Gatsby and Tom begin to make “pokes” at each other, rising the level of anxiety. Similarly in the movie, Tom and Gatsby openly express distrust and hate towards each other. One is easily able to see that issues are prevalent from the emotion expressed on the character's faces, and the harsh movements conducted. Along with the relations in