consequences of their actions? The Great Gatsby is a highly symbolic reflection on America in the 1920s‚ but mainly focuses on the disintegration of what the American dream was in an era of untold wealth and prosperity. Fitzgerald portrays the 1920s era as an era of corrupted social and moral values--which is shown in its overwhelming cynicism‚ greed‚ and empty pursuit of pleasure. The reckless joyfulness that led to decadent parties and wild jazz music--embodied in The Great Gatsby by the extravagant parties
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and forest. The L.P is known for its high percentage of crime and pollution that its environment is exposed to. Though this state maybe divided‚ the culture‚ history‚ and adventure that it offers is strictly found in the state as a whole. The Great Lake State has culture everywhere. From the Ford museum to the largest lakes in the United States‚ the state is notorious as a whole. Michigan is known for its copiousness of Indian Reservations. Although there are many things to explore in the major
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If there is a zombie movie that I would have to recommend to anybody‚ it would be 28 Days Later. This movie is the modern depiction of what the monster Frankenstein has evolved to‚ what the zombie movies will be like in the 21st century. The movie was breath taking‚ involving lots of action‚ gore‚ fast passed‚ sex‚ betrayal‚ patriotism‚ and many other passionate themes worth talking about. There are a lot of things to think about and discuss‚ and many conclusions can arrive from different perspectives
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illuminates the bright blue gardens. I watch the short-haired girls‚ watching them swoon freely‚ Us men getting drunk‚ drinking champagne by the sea. I watch and examine the stars glistening high in the sky‚ I know I am at one of the parties of the Great Gatsby. I watch the girls show off their new diamonds and new dyed hair‚ The contemptuous men finding their affairs I watch them banter about their lavish vacations overseas This is West
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are both significant to many works of prose other than fiction. In at least two works you have studied‚ discuss the use made of the interplay between personal history and the background within which that personal history occurred. In the texts The Great Gatsby by F. S. Fitzgerald and The Outsider by Albert Camus‚ the backdrop of events during the writing of the novels as well as the personal histories of the authors have noticeable effects. The themes and characters the texts are based on personal
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The Great Metabolic Race Organisms are constantly undergoing various chemical reactions and pathways that enable for them to maintain life. These pathways are part of metabolism‚ involving catabolism (break down of organic nutrients for extraction of useful) and anabolism (energy dependent conversion of small precursor molecules in complex molecules); some of which are energy coupled to provide energy efficiency. This intermediate coupling is due to the “energy currency” within the body‚ known as
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honors German soldiers and reinvigorates the commitment to the war by using slanted language‚ innuendo‚ and logic. In Adolf Hitler’s speeches‚ he was able to bring large crowds to the same conclusion through his slanted language. During his Memorial Day speech to the German People‚ he starts off honoring those who have fought vigorously in the battle. Soon enough‚ Hitler discusses the reason and the beginning of the war.
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The Great Gatsby Commentary This extract explores the introduction to Gatsby’s character and the curiosity felt towards him by the main character Nick Carraway‚ as well as the beginning of their friendship. The opening line of this extract opens with a contrast between the party and the introduction to Gatsby’s character. The atmosphere of the party is created by the noun “lull” which is a temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity
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used to add deeper meaning to the story or hint at an emotion or attitude towards something without directly stating it. Sometimes they are obvious while other times sometimes they are hidden‚ regardless‚ they are used to enhance the story. In The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald‚ Fitzgerald uses symbolism to create a more realistic story for the reader. Although‚ many symbols are present throughout the story‚ Gatsby’s house represents something more than just a luxurious building; his house reveals
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In "The Great Gatsby"‚ Gatsby was desperately in love with Daisy‚ but she was married. He does not have any contact with her for years‚ so during that time of his scheming in wooing her‚ he begins to misconceive the image of Daisy as a different person than what she actually was which ultimately leads to his downfall. Gatsby and Daisy were in love before Gatsby had to go off to war. During that time‚ Daisy got married to Tom Buchanan. Upon Gatsby’s return‚ every single decision he has made was
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