greatness. Jay Gatsby from “The Great Gatsby” is a great man in that his desires and passion are unparallel to other rich men similar to him‚ but his greatness is also questionable because of the crimes that he has aligned himself with. According to the book‚ Gatsby gained most of his wealth from participating in illegal activities. These activities soared Gatsby amongst some of the most powerful men in New York. The book is written in the viewpoint of Nick Carraway‚ who admires Gatsby. As a result
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Bless Me‚ Ultima Dialectical Journal Passages from the text and References: Commentary: 1. “The magical time of childhood stood still‚ and the pulse of the living earth pressed its mystery into my living blood” (1.1). (P) This thought that Antonio has builds up the possibility that he will later form a deep connection and bond with the earth and nature. 2. “ The war sucks everything dry‚” my father said solemnly‚ “it takes the young boys overseas‚ and their families move to California where
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Whether it’s the lavish parties or immoral behavior of the upper class‚ F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby”‚ in the beginning of the story seems to be going for the shock value. The books repeats and focuses on how much the rich don’t care for societal norms‚ and shows the reader just what happens when a normal person tries to become like them. Fitzgerald shows Gatsby as an attractive personality that doesn’t bother following the rules if it means achieving his dream. However‚ that isn’t all
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The Great Gatsby is a classic tale that has been interpreted very differently throughout time. One prominent source of constant debate lies in the main character‚ Jay Gatsby. In the novel’s title‚ Gatsby is misleadingly referred to as being “great”. However‚ the events that transpire within the novel paint a very different picture of this man. Despite the title of his story‚ Jay Gatsby is dishonorable‚ immoral‚ a phony‚ and is‚ in fact‚ very far from greatness. To elaborate‚ when Gatsby meets Daisy
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Journal #1: Just the Way I liked it When Holden was in New York‚ he purchased the red hat when he got out of the subway in a sporting goods store. He wears his hat by swinging the peaks around the back. Holden always wears his in different ways‚ either the correct way or backwards.The hat symbolizes uniqueness‚ individuality‚ and confidence. When he wears it towards the back means that he is frustrated or mad. His red hunting has is red with long peaks. The purpose of the hat is to make himself comfortable
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Mark Twain Quote Journal Baker College of Allen Park 5/7/14 Mark Twain said‚ “Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that‚ but the really great make you feel that you‚ too‚ can become great.” Twain had the belief that people need to surround themselves with others who will encourage them to be their best. Those who belittle others who are in pursuit of something ambitious are not the kind of people who are pursuing their own passions
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Sana Farooqui Summer Reading 15 July 2016 Journal 1 After reading the first third of the book The Catcher in the Rye‚ the main event that I thought had a huge impact towards the plot is the part where Holden goes off on Stradlater after his date with Jane. Not much actually happened so far in the book to determine the main event but I think this one had a huge impact on Holden’s life. Holden has liked Jane for a while even before she and Stradlater were together. She and Stradlater started dating
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Haverdink 1 Austin Haverdink Mr. Montalbano AP English‚ 2nd 20 January 2015 Quote Journals (13) Chapter 1 . “I’d never yell ‘Good luck!’ at anybody. It sounds terrible‚ when you think about it” (Salinger 16). I found this quote very peculiar at first‚ because most people would interpret someone saying “good luck” as a sincere farewell‚ but then as I thought about the context in which it is used it dawned on me that Holden was right to some extent. The saying “good luck” is not always a
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John Liveringhouse Due Date Tuesday Journal 2 I am reading To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ and I am on page 42. This book is about the main character Scout and her farther and brother Jem as they try to solve the mystery of Boo Radley. In this journal I will be predicting and evaluating. G Predict kids will not meet Boo Y Locked up R Gang R Stab R Family secluded Y Scared R house R Boos scary activities R real life G Wont meet because _________ and _____. I
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Heart of Darkness Journal 2 The native Africans are once again demoralized throughout this section of the novel. The are looked upon as less than the white explorers. They are constantly judging the native on the most miniscule aspects almost as though the amplify the common things flaws that everyone have just because they aren’t the same. One native is shot dead and even as he lays dying he doesn’t mutter a sound. The narrator mentions that they do not speak much this could possible lead to the
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