... life, is also a story of Nick's own development in the story. In the beginning Nick is already a sophisticated observer of characters but reserves his personal judgement, remaining uninvolved in the sense that he is not willing to act upon what he feels are the faults of the other individuals around him. Some example is when he realizes Jordan baker ... he is still willing to tolerate the defects of these individuals. The turning point of his development occurs when he sees the reactions of Jordan and the Buchanans to Myrtle Wilson's death. At this time, nick finally stands back and deve...

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... her intense longing for escape through her relationship with Tom which ends in her violent death. The first example of this longing seen in Myrtle's life can be traced back to her marriage with George and the following depression. When she discovers that George had used a borrowed suit at their ... party guests and the content of their discussions. Throughout the course of the party, we see Myrtle attempted yet again to establish control over her life and elevate herself to a higher social class by talking down to her neighbors. When, for example, Mrs. McKee compliments the dress Myrtle...

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The Great Gatsby The 1920s was a time in American History where the white-collar men and the socially elite lived a life laced with luxury. Much like the Gilded Age, however, it was not as it seemed from the surface. Writer F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote many ... passes up true love, allows her husband to cheat on her, and goes only where the money is. Sadly not only does she want this type of life, she also wants it for her child. The 1920s usually don't show a women like this but rather it portrays a picture of the women in this ... , and treated their lives carelessly. People like Gatsby were ...

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... and the divisions among the classes cannot be overcome. Not only does Myrtle Wilson's dream die because of the social conditions, but Myrtle loses her life as well. Nick Carraway is another example of a character who has had his version of the American Dream ruined. After his experiences in the Great ... that kept them together and let other people clean upthe mess they had made. Nicks inner conflict is symbolized by his affair with Jordan Baker. Nick is attracted to Jordan's liveliness and sophistication, yet at the same time he is repulsed by her blatant dishonesty and lack of respect f...

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... of reach of his hand. "I"m going to fix everything just the way it was before""(Fitzgerald 116). Jay Gatsby believes that he can manifest a fantasy life where he is prosperous, and where Daisy is devoted to him. R. W. Stallman in his critical essay states, "To fix time and reinstate thus the ... not great because chasing a dream of his became his eventual downfall. This can be proven from a critical essay which states, "Jay Gatsby loses his life even though he makes his millions because they are not the kind of save, respectable money that echoes in Daisy's lovely voice."(Orstein 56). G...

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