Chapter 1 Analysis – The Great Gatsby What words or phrases suggest that Nick is initially optimistic about going East? As Nick travels East his views on his surroundings contrast considerably to those he observed as he was travelling through the west‚ where he lives. As he enters the East his initial description uses words such as ‘Fashionable’ and ‘Cheerful’ which is a deep juxtaposition to the words used to describe the West i.e. ‘superficial’ or ‘bizarre’. His optimism in travelling East is
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Words of Wiser: 1) In Chapter 4‚ Nick tells Gatsby that he is being rude. This is helpful to Gatsby because he realizes that leaving Daisy is rude and that he needs to go back and be with her. “Not only that‚ but you’re rude. Daisy’s sitting in there all alone” (88). 2) When Gatsby was 17 he rowed out to a yacht to inform Cody that a wind might catch him and break him up in a half hour. This was helpful to Cody‚ but also to Gatsby because Cody became his best friend. “and informed Cody that a wind
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it will eventually be exposed. Daisy acts as the “beautiful fool” in order to hide the pain of living in the reality of her husband’s continual affair. “The butler came back and murmured something in Tom’s ear‚ whereupon Tom frowned‚ pushed back his chair‚ and without a word went inside. As if his absence quickened something within her‚ Daisy leaned forward again‚ her voice glowing and singing. ‘“I love seeing you at my table‚ Nick. You remind me of a---of a rose‚ an absolute rose. Doesn’t he
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result of his enormous wealth‚ Tom Buchanan presents himself as a man of the ’dominant’ race and treats others as if they are beneath him. Early in the novel‚ Tom is discussing a book he is reading called The Rise of the Colored Empires and tells Nick and Daisy‚ "This fellow has worked out the whole thing- It’s up to us‚ who are the dominant race‚ to watch out or these other races will have control of things" (Fitzgerald 13). Growing up with such a sheltered and luxurious lifestyle has shaped his
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chapter we hear from Nick Carraway the narrator of the novel who‚ himself reveals that he has a tendency to be quite cynical towards others. This is because he has “feigned sleep‚ preoccupation‚ or hostile levity”1 when he realises that for “some unmistakeable sign that an intimate revelation was quivering on the horizon”1. This shows that he would rather have no close attachment‚ or contact with others. Not only does the quote show this but‚ it also highlights the fact that Nick Carraway is quite
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“I hope she’ll be a fool—that’s the best thing a girl can be in this world‚ a beautiful little fool.” Daisy says these words as she describes to Nick and Jordan her hopes for her young daughter. Daisy is not a fool herself but because of her surroundings intelligent women are not viewed as valuable. Opposite of the older generation‚ the younger generation enjoys the thoughtless minds of the young and vulnerable women only seeking pleasure and not those that cater to their needs. Daisy’s remark
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knowledge‚ one is able to make their own decisions based on what they know. Knowledge is power because it can come with the power to influence ones choices as well as others. In The Great Gatsby‚ during chapter 6‚ Nick Carraway gives the reader an insight of Jay Gatsby’s past. Nick tells us‚ “ He was employed in a vague personal capacity—while he remained with Cody he was in turn steward‚ mate‚ skipper‚ secretary‚ and even jailor‚ for Dan Cody sober knew what lavish doings Dan Cody drunk might
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In The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald‚ ladies begin to tune in the thoughts of accomplishing the American Dream. The female characters‚ Daisy‚ Jordan‚ and Myrtle‚ all speak to the different implications of the American Dream. Daisy’s quality is that of an unattainable princess. Much like the American dream‚ she draws‚ feels " comfortable enough " (Fitzgerald 95) to be managed‚ has all the earmarks of being finished‚ and her voice is enticing‚ "full of money" (Fitzgerald 125)‚ musical‚ and baiting
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At the beginning of the story‚ Nick’s father gives him an advice‚ “Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone‚ just remember that all the people in this world haven’t had the advantages that you’ve had‚” (pg.5). 2. Does Nick follow his father’s advice? What is the result? Yes‚ Nick does follow his father’s advice by reserving his judgements which results in him being a confidante of the intimate revelation of many men. 3. Who are Daisy and Jordan? Daisy‚ a woman with sad lonely face with a bright
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such a small amount in fact her name is not even given. When Daisy explains to Nick about when she had her‚ a feminist would clearly be able to point out what she is saying goes against feminism. Through the lens of a feminist‚ Daisy is objectifying her daughter when she says " All right‚ I said‚ I’m glad it’s a girl. And I hope she’ll be a fool-that’s the best thing a girl can be in this world‚ a beautiful little fool. In feminism criticism‚ when women are objectified they are seen as less then
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