Charles de Montesquieu says that "to become truly great‚ one has to stand with people‚ not above them". Throughout F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby ‚ protagonist Jay Gatsby progresses as a hero through his dedication for love‚ his youthful dreams‚ and his Christ-like persona. His passion for love reflects in his greatness; for he proves commitment‚ dedication‚ and a loving soul for others. Jay Gatsby lives the model of the American Dream in a youthful and undertaking way. Extravagance
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Getting Trapped in One’s Dream In the words of the great rock band‚ The Beatles‚ it is said‚ “For I don’t care too much for money‚ for money can’t buy me love.” For his entire life‚ Jay Gatsby tried to rise up his social economic status to have the girl of his dreams marry him. The attempt to capture the American dream was the main focus of this novel. Gatsby devoted his whole life trying to achieve his so-called dream but failed to do so at the end. He misunderstood the real meaning of his own
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The Russian Empire: Catherine the Great Questions: 1. My empire was established by Ivan IV (the terrible). He was crowned the first Tsar of Russia in 1547. During his long reign‚ Ivan the Terrible expanded the already large Russian territory by taking over the three Tatar khanates: Kazan and Astrakhan along the Volga River‚ and Sibirean Khanate in Southwestern Siberia. So‚ by the end of the 16th century Russia was a multiethnic and transcontinental empire. 2. My empire handles different languages
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Great Expectations Human nature is the psychological and social qualities that characterize humankind. Human nature separates humans from the rest of the animal kingdom. The underlining theme of human nature is evident in Great Expectation by Charles Dickens use of his characters. A main characteristic that Dickens displays is friendship. The friendship between Pip and Herbert is strong. Herbert was significant to Pip’s growth in social class and eventual to his revelation. “Friendship was one
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Hist 030 | Catherine the Great | Women Empowerment | | Jose Fletes | 3/11/2013 | [Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of the contents of the document. Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of the contents of the document.] | Today‚ women have come a long way in society. Comparing different times‚ female gender had little or no participation in the economic‚ social or political‚ rather merely
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It is all useless. It is like chasing the wind." (Ecclesiastes 2:26). The "it" in this case‚ F Scott Fitzgerald’s groundbreaking novel The Great Gatsby‚ refers to the exhaustive efforts Gatsby undertakes in his quest for life: the life he wants to live‚ the so-called American Dream. The novel is Fitzgerald’s vessel of commentary and criticism of the American Dream. As he paints a vivid portrait of the Jazz Age‚ Fitzgerald defines this Dream‚ and through Gatsby’s downfall‚ expresses the futility and
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"The Great debaters" This was my second time watching the movie called "The Great debaters‚" but it seemed like it was my first time since the emotional scenes and the profound aspect of the movie left me amazed and inspired once more. All the characters in the movie had their own moment to shine which makes the movie even greater and while watching‚ you always wonder what is coming next. The character I identify with the most is Melvin Tolson‚ the teacher who assembled his debate team members
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Name : Nurakhunov Davran Id : 20122506 Date : 04.04.2013 Assignment : reflection The Great Gatsby After finishing The Great Gatsby we see a theme of what the past does to one man and his dream to obtain it. Anger is what made Gatsby‚ his wealth and power were his goals of happiness and love. Gatsby supports this when he says to Tom‚ "she only married you because I was too poor and she was tired of waiting for me." Gatsby has never forgotten that if he had had the money when he first
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Alexander the Great “If your actions inspire others to dream more‚ learn more‚ do more and become more‚ you are a leader.” This quote was once said by a historical figure in American society named John Quincy Adams. To be a leader‚ you need to prove you can be one and what better way than to have people back you up and follow you. Alexander the Great is a prime example of this leadership. He went to great lengths to change the Hellenistic world. From raising a country in to a dominant empire
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However‚ in Fitzgerald’s far-reaching novel The Great Gatsby‚ he presents us some crucial realities related to American society. One important aspect of these realities is crime. Every Saturday‚ Gatsby throws a party at his mansion: all the great and luxury of the young fashionable world come to show his extravagance‚ but he builds his fortune through distributing alcohol‚ gambling and bootlegging. However‚ the reason for Gatsby to take such great risk is neither money nor fame‚ for Nick has observed
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