... the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues (dictionary.com). The Great Gatsby creates elements of satire within the narrative by using sarcasm, humor and irony. The use of sarcasm plays a big part in the novel when Fitzgerald presents sarcasm to display humor ... sarcasm through the character Gatsby, the wealthy protagonist who he possessed a "Platonic conception of himself. He was a son of God." As a son of God-Gods boy-he must be about His Father's...

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• Grade Level: High School