... Gatz) had a very damaged past. After he met Dan Cody, he made a promise to himself that he would become rich one day. After his life went on, he indeed became very wealthy. Although, his companions do not know how he made his fortunes, Gatsby still changed the story of how he earned his money in the past. When Nick asked Gatsby, I thought you inherited ... I saw him, and I wasnt far wrong (Fitzgerald 133). This proved that Gatsby had indeed lied to Nick about how he made his money, for he changed the true story of how he came into his wealth. It can be thought that Gatsby did this to co...

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... he has for people whereas Tom's dishonesty in relationships, unveils his lack of respect for other people. Their differing characteristics reveal how each of them treats their relationships. Thus, showing theme of morality. Nick's honesty and Tom's lack of it set the ... his perception that his race is more civilized. This book has made Tom believe that it is all scientific and true. He does not realize that he is a racist. He thinks that just because the white race has more wealth ... plot, as well as passages that blatantly support Fitzgerald's own views, the reader is left only to ...

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... 1896 in St. Paul, Minnesota, is seen today as one of the true great American novelists. Although he lived a life filled with alcoholism, despair, and lost-love, he managed to create the ultimate love story and seemed to pinpoint the "American Dream" in his classic novel, The Great Gatsby. In ... , social class 5 and fine breeding of Gerald Murphy (whom Scott would meet in 1925) combined with the good looks, athletic ability and heroic war record of Ernest Hemingway" (Meyers, 103). Fitzgerald held Tommy Hitchcock in such high regard, that he inspired Scott's portrait of Tom Buchanan, Daisy...

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... cannot yet tell him. During this time, Nick and Jordan begin a half-hearted romance, spending time together occasionally while often losing sight of one another. Some time later, Gatsby visits Nick's home and invites him to lunch. At this point Gatsby's origins are unclear, but Gatsby clarifies the story: he tells ... Nick that he is from a wealthy San Francisco and was educated at Oxford after serving in the Great War (for which he received a number of decorations). ... possessions. Yet Gatsby behaves awkwardly toward Daisy. Gatsby had built up such grandiose dreams for reuniting with...

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... Jordan, thinks that Gatsby was a German spy during the war. The world is full or rumors of him, but we have no idea if any of them are true. That is why Fitzgerald wrote the book this way. It is a mystery for us to solve. In chapter 3, we get to see what his house is like, and what his parties ... his real past. Chapter 4 is the first time in the book that we actually get a glimpse at his past. Nick and Gatsby take a drive to New York and Gatsby decides to tell Nick a little about his past. Gatsby says that he is from wealthy people from the Midwest, that are all dead. He claims ... to...

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... Jazz Age' also known as 'The Roaring Twenties' or 'The Gilded Age' which was during the 1920's after the Civil War had ended in 1919. This was a period of new developments and morals; society tore the old traditions into new ones. Jazz music became ... upon its relation towards the 1920s. Commercial growth increased as people began to have more money; they bought more products as well which stabilized the chain in the economic growth cycle. Like in the story, people began throwing enormous parties which required a lot of money thus ... this law and did sell alcohol created a for...

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... power so as any girl in the 1920's would do she married him for his wealth. Her one true love was Gatsby but he was away and didn't have any money so she wouldn't marry him just out of love. Gatsby returned from the war and acquired a new occupation that would make him big money and quick. He entered the mob business ... , and most expensive car Gatsby told Nick about his so called "child hood". He wanted Nick to know how rich he was and where he got his money so that he could go and tell Daisy all about it. Gatsby also arranged for he and Daisy to be invited to Nick's house one afternoo...

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... story, and his cousin, Daisy Buchanan, is Gatsby's love. Daisy, however, is married to Tom Buchanan, a wealthy, arrogant womanizer who despises Gatsby. Gatsby feels the need to be successful and wealthy, and his participation in a bootlegging operation allows him to acquire the wealth and social status needed to attract Daisy. In his narration, Nick focuses on Gatsby's fixation of Daisy and how ... Gatsby and Daisy met in Louisville, where they fell in love with each other, however, when Gatsby left for "The Great War- (World War I), Daisy fell in love and married Tom Buchanan. The most s...

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