The Great Gatsby Vocabulary Analysis

F. Scott Fitzgerald comments upon the impact one person can have on another. This is a theme consistent throughout The Great Gatsby and especially in this line as it reflects Nick’s emotions in reaction to Gatsby’s death. He conveys this theme through is magnificent use of vocabulary, consistent throughout the novel. Fitzgerald realised the importance of every word and calculated how it would affect his audience and this is evident in this line. His comparison of Nick’s lawn and Gatsby’s lawn shows a brilliant use of vocabulary but also continues another theme throughout the novel; the continuation of life despite great loss. This quote truly encompasses this.