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    Bennett 1  Brad Bennett     Mrs. Beemer    English 11    2 December 2014    Great Gatsby Research Paper    The idea of the two sides of Gatsby with historical influence from bootlegging in  the 1920’s shows the theme of appearance vs. reality.  Bootlegging is defined as alcoholic liquor being unlawfully sold or made without  registration or payment of taxes. Prohibition is defined as ​ the prevention by law of the  manufacture and sale of alcohol‚ especially in the US between 1920 and 1933. 

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    Dictionary defines “great” as‚ “remarkable in magnitude‚ degree‚ or effectiveness; chief or preeminent over others.” Alexander the Great was born to Phillip II‚ King of Macedonia‚ in July of 356 BC. Alexander was quickly exposed to a militaristic lifestyle. When his father‚ Phillip II died‚ Alexander started his reign at just 20 years old‚ already with military experience. Alexander would then go on to create the largest empire at the time‚ earning himself the title‚ “the Great.” Giving any individual

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    Alexander the Great‚ also known as Alexander the third of Macedon was an ancient Greek King. He was one of the most victorious military commanders of all time and is presumed to be undefeated in battle. Alexander inherited from his father‚ King Philip‚ the best military formation of the time‚ the Macedonian Phalanx. He was the first great conqueror who reached Greece‚ Egypt‚ Asia and Asia Minor and up to western India. He is famous for having created the ethnic fusion of the Macedonians and the Persians

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    No great Mischief review

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    Literary Review: “No Great Mischief” “All of us are better when we are loved”‚ this is one the main ideas that Alistair MacLeod wishes to convey in his first novel “No Great Mischief”. Born in Saskatchewan‚ the Canadian author makes a remarkable debut as a first class novelist. The book has prized him several awards including the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award and the Trillium Award among others. MacLeod conducted his studies in the University of New Brunswick and Notre Dame‚ where

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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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    The Great Gatsby Essay

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    Keyser 1  Danielle Keyser Mr.Horton English 11 / Per.3 22 May‚ 2014 The Hopeless Romantic Love is never ending‚ Just like Jays love for Daisy.The Great Gatsby ‚ written by F.Scott Fitzgerald takes place in New York during the 1920’s. Fitzgerald writes about a mysterious young man going from rags to riches in order to fulfill his "American Dream". This book is about a man named Jay Gatsby trying to win over the love of his life Daisy Buchanan. Even though she is already married to Tom Buchanan she

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    F. Scott Fitzgerald’s great American masterpiece‚ The Great Gatsby is not a love story between two people as most would think; it’s more of a love story between a character and the characters American Dream. This 1920 style novel is set upon characters that are so caught up in a mental dream the reality sets back in and kicks them in the face. Jay Gatsby‚ a man with a mysterious past suddenly swoops in and has intentions to win back a long lost love‚ Daisy Buchanan with the help of his lower class

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    Andrew Poli 7A Alexander The Great Journey to the end of the Earth

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    One Sided Narration Nick Carraway is the narrator of the novel called the “The Great Gatsby”. He is a young man that came from Minnesota and was educated at Yale and fought in World War I. He moves to New York to work and learn the bond business. His father taught him to be an honest‚ and trustworthy person growing him up. He was also told by his father to reserve judgment of people. After moving to West Egg‚ Nick finds himself meeting people and finding himself a best friend and next-door

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    Truth in the Great Gatsby

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    Seth Shearer English III Mrs.Hausberger Truth in The Great Gatsby The Golden Age‚ a time when money was abundant. Wealthy family’s always demanded to impress others rather than living their own life. How did wealth seem to develop with scandals and how would dreams contribute to destiny? In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel "The Great Gatsby" Nick Carraway’s great American dream was to controlled the truth in which he lives his life. Money

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