had fundamentally different values than Gatsby. Although Gatsby’s and the Buchanans’ home lives appear similar‚ the small variances represent the fundamental differences between the occupants. Gatsby and the Buchanans both hold grand parties‚ but while
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achieving his dream. He is so blinded by his luxurious possessions that he does not see that money cannot buy love or happiness. Fitzgerald demonstrates how a dream can become corrupted by one’s focus on acquiring wealth‚ power‚ and expensive things. Gatsby’s dream “is a naïve dream based on the fallacious assumption that material possessions are synonymous with happiness‚ harmony‚ and beauty” (Fahey 70). His American dream has become corrupted by the culture of wealth and opulence that surrounds him
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McKenzie Kyler Mrs. Tollett Honors American Literature 26 April 2024 Symbolism in The Great Gatsby F. Scott Fitzgerald uses symbolism in his writings to create connections between the character and the readers. One way that Fitzgerald uses symbolism is through colors. Colors have very different meanings depending on the context in which they are used. Another way that Fitzgerald uses symbolism in The Great Gatsby is through locations. Each specific location symbolizes something different in the novel
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upset many people and ruin many people. Betrayal was demonstrated throughout the entire novel with a lot of connections. Three situations will be examined‚ and they will be: Gatsby betrayed by Daisy‚ Tom cheats on Daisy with Myrtle and no one attends Gatsby’s funeral. The entrance of betrayal in the novel comes from Tom Buchanan’s love affair with “some woman in New York’” (Fitzgerald‚ 21). Tom’s disloyal acts are explicitly presented throughout the entire novel. Tom Buchanan is a supposed husband to
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win over Daisy with wealth‚ that he could achieve the ideal she stood for through his material possessions. Gatsby’s determination to be rich financially is a huge part of the American dream. He believes that once he achieved his financial goal it would lead to a better life. Gatsby’s car is one part of his “American Dream.” Gatsby is one of those people that own a Rolls Royce. Gatsby’s party guests are in awe of his fancy and expensive car. Also Gatsby owns‚ motor boats‚ a swimming pool‚ also
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The hamster wheel‚ when viewed by humans‚ seems ridiculous. A rodent scrambles on it until it’s exhausted‚ but never gets anywhere. Though we regard this device as foolish and nonsensical‚ we are often unknowingly trapped in the same sort of circular circuit. In our case‚ however‚ the cycle is not a small metal circle‚ but instead the endless cycle of work we put ourselves through that results in nothing worthwhile. In her short story “The Company Man‚” Ellen Goodman exemplifies the uselessness of
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Wilson that it was all Gatsby’s fault for his wife dying. At Gatsby’s funeral‚ you see the lonely life that he lived. Of all the people that had come to his house to use his cars‚ money‚ and parties‚ not one of them came to pay their respects at his funeral. Only Nick and his father cared enough to attend Gatsby’s funeral. Not even his "love of his life" bothered to send flowers to pay her respects; instead she was off with her money and having a great time. Jay Gatsby’s life was as lonely as they
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Biography of F. Scott Fitzgerald About F. Scott Fitzgerald Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald was born on September 24‚ 1896‚ the only son of an aristocratic father and a provincial‚ working-class mother. He was therefore the product of two divergent traditions: while his father’s family included the author of "The Star-Spangled Banner" (after whom Fitzgerald was named)‚ his mother’s family was‚ in Fitzgerald’s own words‚ "straight 1850 potato-famine Irish." As a result of this contrast‚ he was exceedingly
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experienced Gatsby’s death and the dearth of people that attended the funeral. Fitzgerald’s use of “inessential houses” can be connected to Gatsby’s grand house‚ which was a representation of what he strived to achieve. The sole reason for building his house on West Egg and throwing grand parties so often was for the hope that one day‚ Daisy would appear. However‚ when the word “inessential” is paired with houses‚ it demonstrates that having such a grand lifestyle wasn’t needed. Gatsby’s definition
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The Consequences of Immorality One of the most popular classics in modern American Fiction‚ The Great Gatsby‚ written by F. Scott Fitzgerald takes place during the 1920’s; a time of prosperity‚ wild and hedonistic lifestyles. The Roaring Twenties was a time of change and the opportunity for self determination. It was during this time that social and moral values were drawn away from society‚ and towards immoral behaviour. The predominate theme of immorality can be seen through the character development
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