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    is Symbolism?."). In the novel The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald‚ symbolism such as weather‚ colors‚ and water‚ and objects are used throughout the story to surround Gatsby and give the novel’s theme a deeper meaning that is difficult to put in words. Symbols act as a chain between the theme of the story and the story itself. This happens by

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    tried to achieve. In Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby‚” the character after which the book was named‚ Jay Gatsbyhelps reveal what the author felt about this turbulent society encaptured by the widely acclaimed novel. Furthermore‚ both Gatsby’s strengths and weaknesses express the contradictions between American dreams and reality and how disillusioned society was in the ‘20s. Several qualities found in Gatsby’s character are admirable and help illuminate the desire to achieve the American Dream

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    The Great Gatsby Analysis

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    Introduction “The Great Gatsby” is a novel by the American author F. Scott Fitzgerald. First published in 1925‚ it is set on Long Island’s North Shore and in New York City from spring to autumn of 1922. The novel takes place following the First World War. American society enjoyed prosperity during the “roaring” as the economy soared. At the same

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    Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby‚ Jay Gatsby‚ a rich millionaire who lives in the West Egg‚ longs for his one true love‚ Daisy Buchanan. Living so far away from his beautiful soulmate‚ Gatsby lures Daisy into his life by throwing huge parties in order to see her. However‚ his loneliness continues to swallow him up‚ no matter how hard Gatsby tries. Most of this emotion comes from Fitzgerald himself. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s own life contributes to the making of many of his novels‚ but The Great Gatsby shows the

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    story line itself. In the Great Gatsby it occurs quite frequently in the novel to indicate what may happen. Fitzgerald uses colour‚ imagery‚ symbolism‚ dialogue and pathetic fallacy to foreshadow Gatsbys fate. So today I am going to talk about the foreshadowing of Gatsbys fate (so his affair with Daisy and his death) and whether his fate is controlled by internal or external forces. Daisy and Gatsbys Relationship Green Light -The green light on Daisys dock represents Gatsbys hope to reunite with her

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    COMPREHENSIVE DELIVERANCE MANUAL The manual is not intended to: 1. Turn your whole ministry into solely a deliverance ministry. We live in a day when many ministers claim that God has called them to preach only a specific part of the gospel. We have been called to preach the WHOLE COUNSEL of God [Acts 20:27]‚ be it Salvation or Sanctification or Baptism of the Holy Ghost‚ Prosperity‚ Faith‚ and Deliverance etc. etc. We must be balanced and be careful of not to overemphasize or

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    a deeper meaning to colors being used in novels? When someone hears the color blue or green they often times think of it meaning or signifying envy or sadness but that is not always the case. In the novel The Great Gatsby‚ written by F. Scott Fitzgerald there are many different colors used that signify much deeper things than just using the color to describe something. Fitzgerald’s emphasis on the green light throughout the novel plays a large role in relation to the love that Jay Gatsby has always

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    In the novel The Great Gatsby‚ Daisy Buchanan is possibly the most mysterious and perhaps disappointing character. She captures the hearts of both Tom Buchanan‚ her unfaithful‚ though providing husband and Jay Gatsby‚ her lover from five years prior. Many disastrous incidents occurred in all aspects of the novel. It would be easy to blame all of them on Tom‚ because she was cheating on Daisy‚ or even Gatsby‚ because he lured Daisy in with his elaborate house and fancy shirts. But‚ all of the unfortunate

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    "Death of a Dream" Any American is taught a dream that is purged of all truth. The American Dream is shown to the world as a belief that anyone can do anything; when in reality‚ life is filled with impossible boundaries. In the novel‚ The Great Gatsby‚ F. Scott Fitzgerald gives us a glimpse into the life of the upper class during the roaring twenties through the eyes of a moralistic young man named Nick Carraway. It is through the narrator’s dealings with the upper class that the reader is shown

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    APPRECIATION OF A NOVEL a- “Extra! Extra! Read All About It - A tale of murder and adultery; when the fabulously wealthy collided with the criminal underworld.” The brightness of autumn soon crashed down in West Egg when they hear the news of three death tragedy in the space of a week. The community has come to a standstill as a local gentlemen explains “I never thought I’d hear of something like this in my own town..I have been too scared to leave my own house”. First was a car accident travelling

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