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    Senior Literature The Great Gatsby Literary Analysis The American Dream is an idea that has been present since American literature’s beginning. Typically‚ the dreamer aspires to rise from rags to riches‚ while accumulating such things as love‚ high status‚ wealth‚ and power on his way to the top. The dream has variations throughout different time periods‚ although it is generally based on ideas of freedom‚ self-reliance‚ and a desire for something greater. The American dream has increasingly focused

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    The Great Gatsby ESSAY: The Fall of the American Dream The figurative as well as literal death of Jay Gatsby in the novel The Great Gatsby symbolizes a conclusion to the principal theme of the novel. With the end of the life of Jay Gatsby comes the end of what Fitzgerald views as the ultimate American ideal: self-made success. The intense devotion Gatsby has towards his rebirth is evident by the plans set forth in Gatsby’s teenage schedule‚ such as "Practice elocution‚ poise and how to attain

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    The great Gatsby Color Symbolism essay Francis Scott Fitzgerald used color symbolism at multiple occasions throughout the book the Great Gatsby; he especially focused color symbolism around one character‚ Jay Gatsby. Gatsby is one of the main characters of the story and is the character Fitzgerald uses to pass on his message behind the story. The green light is one of the most reoccurring symbols throughout the book. It represents Gatsby´s obsession of being with Daisy. Fitzgerald uses the green

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    F Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby has to a great extent explored the moral issues implicit in his 1920’s context. Fitzgerald explores the lack of religion‚ the corruption of the American dream‚ and the superficial values of his society in order to make his society reflect on their own illusory existence. In the 1920’s‚ it was a time of rebellion where people breaked away from society’s boundaries and exploded with self-expression. Peoples’ standard of living rose dramatically due to the economic

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    Throughout the last four chapters of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald‚ Gatsby continues to wear a mask in order to enhance his social status‚ and he is unable to attain the American dream. Essentially‚ these two themes relate to each other because Gatsby’s luxurious lifestyle is used as a medium to attain his American dream. He acquires millions of dollars‚ purchases a mansion on West Egg‚ and hosts lavish weekend parties in order to associate with a higher social class. Gatsby’s reputation

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    The Great Gatsby The American dream is an ideal that has been present since American literature’s onset. Typically‚ the dreamer aspires to rise from rags to riches‚ while accumulating such things as love‚ high status‚ wealth‚ and power on his way to the top. The dream has had variations throughout different time periods‚ although it is generally based on ideas of freedom‚ self-reliance‚ and a desire for something greater. The early settlers’ dream of traveling out West to find land and start a family

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    In 1931‚ the term “American Dream” was made popular by James Truslow Adams in his novel Epic of America in which the quote read: “But there has also been the American dream‚ that dream of a land in which life would be better and richer and fuller for every man‚ with opportunity for each according to his ability or achievement.” In both The Great Gatsby and Of Mice and Men the attainment of the characters ’ own "American Dreams" are portrayed. Jay Gatsby was the epitome of success; coming up from

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    The great “American Dream” is what everyone want‚ but might not be enough for everyone. In the short story‚ “Winter Dreams” F. Scott‚ Fitzgerald suggests that the American Dream is success is based on a person’s effort‚ Not on the person’s reputation or wealth. Fitzgerald writes about a young man named Dexter; how he achieves the best. Starting off the short story‚ Dexter‚ a young caddy quits his job. Then he takes his own path to achieving a great life He makes the choices that are the best

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    The Great Gatsby Questions: Q1. Re-read Nick’s account of Gatsby’s past. Do you think that Gatsby achieved the American Dream? The start of this chapter begins with a inquisitive reporter turning up on Gatsby’s doorstep who is hoping to find out some truth in the rumours that will make a good story. The rumours have made Gatsby just short of being news and expanded Gatsby’s identity beyond what he could actually be. The rumours were that Gatsby gained his fortune from his rich older friend

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    The Great Gatsby: The Corruption of the American Dream through Materialism The American dream is an ideal that has been present since American literature’s onset. Typically‚ the dreamer aspires to rise from rags to riches‚ while accumulating such things as love‚ high status‚ wealth‚ and power on his way to the top. The dream has had variations throughout different time periods‚ although it is generally based on ideas of freedom‚ self-reliance‚ and a desire for something greater. The early settlers’

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