... never care what I do, so I always have a good time' " :symbolizing another East Egger and her careless wealth (25). On the other hand, Gatsby and Buchanan's temper are very opposite. Tom is introduced in the novel as an arrogant and rich man who develops a sense of complete selfishness, racism and sexism. ... to mention, Tom and Jay's social aspects contrast as well. Tom enjoys low key and almost 'secret' parties with his mistress, whereas Gatsby is very showy and vibrant with his extravagant parties that he host's every weekend for nearly all of New York to enjoy. This evidence is ...

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... people in this world. Apart from physical features, it is the characteristics of a person that makes him/her original. Nick Carraway the narrator of The Great Gatsby has qualities, which are the complete opposite of those of Tom Buchanan, his cousin-in-law. In the novel, the author, F. Scott Fitzgerald, uses ... daughter's birth shows how he has no moral value of family. Nick's faithfulness and Tom's unfaithfulness, indicates their morals. Nick has high moral, since he attended Gatsby's funeral; however, or the contrary, Tom's morals are low, since he was not present at his daughter's b...

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... I glanced seaward - and distinguished nothing except a single green light, minute and far away, that might have been the end of a dock-(25-26). Gatsby's love for Daisy borders on the dangerous side as he records every minute since the day that they met, counting the days that they have been apart. ... extraordinary but he didn't realize just how extraordinary a nice' girl could be. She vanished into her rich house, into her rich, full life, leaving Gatsby - nothing. He felt married to her, that was all-(156-167). Even when his dream was fading he refused to leave her. This was his dream...

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... from the wrong crowd. He throws these parties to hopefully see Daisy again and fall back in love with her. According to Jeffery Steinbrink, "Gatsby's dream obscures his vision of the world as it is and clouds his understanding of the historical process. " At one point in chapter three, Nick ... her. He says that the past can be repeated, but Nick Carraway reputes him, saying that the past cannot be repeated, at which Gatsby scoffed. Another part of Gatsby's personality, which happens to be a great flaw in his character, was the fact that he always wishes to attain what is unattainable. ...

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... status would prove ineffective. For example, as Nick, the main character of the novel, narrates the story, he says, "The truth was that Jay Gatsby...was a son of God-a phrase which, if it means anything, means just that-and he must be about His Father's business, the service of ... is an extremely unhealthy mindset to build a relationship off of. On the other hand, by looking through a feminist lens one could say that Gatsby's need for superiority and wealth as a young child could foreshadow his desire for unrealistic control over others, which would be yet another way to ... is alive ...

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... of view of a first person narrator, Nick Carraway. At the beginning of the book Nick introduces the reader to Gatsby and hates everything about him. As the novel progresses Gatsby goes from being a very hidden character then as the story goes on he begins to crumble when he loses Daisy ... the jingle of it, the cymbals' song of it High in a white palace the king's daughter, the golden girl"(120). Once he achieved his wealth Gatsby flaunted his money to impress Daisy. He threw lavish parties, bought Italian shirts, owned a yellow sports car, and had a library full of books. Fitzgerald ......

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... he lives everyday trying to win back Daisy's love. He then begins the participate in the illegal business, making an enormous amount of money. Jay Gatsby's dream of wealth and love derives from his true purpose in his life which was to win Daisy's love in return of his enormous amount of ... wealth but it ultimately pushes Daisy away from his fanatical corrupt life. Throughout the story, Jay Gatsby pursues a wealthy lifestyle in hopes of leading Daisy back to him away from Tom Buchanan. The portrayal of this rich environment is seen throughout the ... novel as something that is positive...

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... dream of happiness and individuality. In particular, he exposes the lie that one can use money to transform one's dreams into reality. Jay Gatsby, who tries desperately to recapture the past with his attempts to win Daisy back, develops another theme, time. However, as important as these ... her nose with his open hand. Tom has no self-esteem and needs to relax and show his Oxford manners to everyone. At one of Gatsby's parties, Daisy and Tom arrive for the first time and are amazed of all the exciting entertainment. Daisy spots a girl that is "common ... sense, this is a lovely romanti...

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... He lives a lifestyle having nothing to do with life itself but with an illusion of his own reality in pursuit of his perfect dream, Daisy. Gatsby lives a life of unreality almost as a mythical character because he has no private life; he does not participate or know half of his guests ... George sets out to find who is responsible for his wife's death. He narrows his suspects down, not quite to the end however, and shoots Gatsby in belief that he was the person driving the yellow car. According to Casie E. Hermanson, this perception of "predetermined destiny contributes to the novel as ....

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... and his will to achieve his dreams. Nick Carraway narrates the 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 ... also to give the impression that he is wealthy on his own accord. When Nick asks what type of business he is in, Gatsby replies, " that's my affair,- however, Gatsby does attempt to correct himself by saying he was in the drug business and then the ...

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... story is said to "embody the innocence of the American dream." (Shute 3.) The novel ultimately manifests the failure of this American dream, as Gatsby is unsuccessful and his ultimate goal of gaining love becomes unattainable. "America's origins are based in the political ideals of freedom and democracy, but ... , in showing that while forgetting these things leads to material possessions; it more often than not leads to unhappiness and corruption. The Great Gatsby has been an enduring work because the similarity of the characters can easily be compared to the socially elite of today and ...

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... of his arms outspread is an image of Christ on the cross trembling from the pain of those who He is trying to save (Quieto 1). In Gatsby's case, he is trying to save Daisy from her husband, Tom. The neglect that Daisy feels is overwhelming. At some parts she sounds as though ... her whole life is tragically falling apart and there is no way to reclaim her life. Gatsby tries to save her from her distressful life but unlike Christ his reasons are merely selfish. His motives are based purely on lust, pride, or on ... husband. When she can not truthfully admit that she did not always love o...

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... novel is described by particular colors, therefore adding meaning to events that are taking place. Fitzgerald uses the color green in many descriptions of Gatsby's possessions and of Gatsby himself. The most important symbolic use of the color green is in association with the light on the end of Daisy's dock. The ... across the bay from her house shows his pursuit of Daisy and his desire to reunite with her. The "green light" symbolizes Daisy, far from Gatsby but in his sight, leading him onward through life--giving him a point of reference to judge his accomplishments. Though Fitzgerald ...

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... the discussion of the lower classes, Fitzgerald connects them ultimately with failure, telling us morbid tales of the "American Nightmare-. In The Great Gatsby, Francis Scott Fitzgerald uses the lower class characters and their failures to prove that the conceptual American Dream is a belief that doesn't truly ... as he found what a grotesque thing a rose is and how raw the sunlight was upon the scarcely created grass."" (p. 162) At this point, Gatsby finally realizes his dreams are unreal. His repugnance towards a "rose- or love finally comes out. Because his Dream was love, he in ess...

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... riches only to find that whatever benefits his wealth affords, it cannot grant him the privileges of class and status. The central character is Jay Gatsby, a wealthy New Yorker of an undetermined occupation known mostly for the lavish parties he throws every weekend at his mansion but suspected of being ... New York, he soon visits his relatives, the Buchanans, who live in East Egg. Nick resides in the nearby (and less fashionable) West Egg, where Gatsby also lives. Like Nick, Tom Buchanan is from a prominent family from the mid-west. Tom is a former athlete at Yale, a vulgar and insecur...

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... longing for the girl beyond attainment. This disappointment grew into distrust and envy of the American rich and their lifestyle. These personal feelings are expressed in Gatsby. The rich symbolize the failure of a civilization and the way of life and this flaw becomes apparent in the characters of Tom and Daisy Buchanan. ... that flowered once for Dutch sailor's eyes - a fresh green breast of the new world. It's vanished trees, the trees that had made way for Gatsby's house, had once pandered in whispers to the last and greatest of all human dreams; for a transitory enchanted moment man...

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... one of his greatest achievements. Many of Fitzgerald's works research the Jazz-Age for the single American dream of happiness and wealth (Poupard, Person 146). "Critics concur that The Great Gatsby rises above being a mere chronicle of a past American era, and most believe that the novel's continued popularity demonstrates modern America's fascination with the American dream" (Poupard, Person 147). In this ... book Fitzgerald uses Gatsby to compare the real American dreamer with what has become of the American society in the 1920's. During the 1920's America was unable to fulfill dreams...

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... show. He always handles himself like a true gentleman. Even in awkward moments, such as his meetings with Daisy's husband Tom. There was one time when Gatsby lost his cool and that was when he was to see Daisy for the first time in five years. He suddenly became as giddy as a schoolboy. He ... had worked for so long to please Daisy and seeing her would be the moment of truth. Gatsby liked to show off his wealth to his friends. He gives tours of his home to Daisy and Nick and he always has an extraordinary explanation for ... . His father showed up after reading about his son's death in...

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... and romantic and thus, thoroughly modern. The American dream in the 1920's revolved around having money and living a good, rich lifestyle. Although Gatsby obtains his money through illegal business, he still achieved this American dream in many ways. People look up to him and he becomes powerful and ... ceaselessly into the past."" (189) This quote shows the significance of the color green as representing hopes for the future. A green light, which shows Gatsby's hope that the future could be a better place, and that everyone can accomplish his or her dreams, is displayed here. Also, it s...

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... girl for him. Daisy appears to be a rich, beautiful girl who has a perfect life, but in reality all she cares about is money. Gatsby also appears to be rich and charming. However, in reality he obtained his money in the wrong way, and it appeared that the American dream was ... anything or anyone else except for herself. Furthermore, money and wealth is the only thing that makes her happy and appreciative towards someone, because when Gatsby becomes rich and throws out all his shirts from his wardrobe to impress Daisy, Daisy says, "I've never seen such - such beautiful shirts before". ......

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... into wealth he would soon realize that money does not give one love and happiness. James Gatz soon met a man named Dan Cody and who would teach Gatsby what he needed to be successful. Although, "it was from Cody that he inherited money - a legacy of twenty-five thousand dollars. He didn't get ... it. He never understood the legal device that was used against him." (107). Gatsby didn't work hard enough to get this money that was left to him in a legacy. In his pursuit of an American Dream this is an undefined circumstance ... that was never answered throughout the book. After Cody died ...

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... It had gone beyond her, beyond everything." What he means is that sometimes dreams are often more beautiful than the actual fulfillment of them. In a way, Gatsby's dream of him and Daisy was way more romantic than her actually being with him. Some girls think it is really romantic for a guy to base his whole ... Cody in danger of being broken up by a storm, and rowed out to warn him. Cody was so impressed with this boy, who now called himself Jay Gatsby, that he took him on as his steward, mate, and later as skipper and personal secretary. He sails with Cody to the West Indies and the Ba...

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... weather. Throughout the novel, places and settings symbolize the different aspects of the 1920s American society that Fitzgerald depicts. The weather in The Great Gatsby dependably matches the emotional and narrative tone of the story. Some symbols are the green light, the valley of ashes, and the eyes of ... The novel's narrator, Nick Carraway comes from a wealthy Minnesota family. He traveled to New York to learn the bond business; there he becomes involved with Gatsby and the Buchanans. Honest, tolerant, and inclined to reserve judgment, Nick often serves as a confidant for those wit...

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... a bootlegger in order to acquire his wealth. These two characters also symbolize the corruption of the American Dream in the novel. Both Tom and Gatsby's dreams have been clouded due to the manner in which they tried to achieve them. Which resulted from the unrestrained desire for money and pleasure overtaking ... the surface the men seem to be total opposites. Tom, a "hulking brute of a man- (16), looks more intimidating compared to the gentler-looking Gatsby who was described as "having one of those rare smiles with a quality of eternal reassurance in it..."" (52) The tough versus gen...

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... from the wrong crowd. He throws these parties to hopefully see Daisy again and fall back in love with her. According to Jeffery Steinbrink, "Gatsby's dream obscures his vision of the world as it is and clouds his understanding of the historical process." At one point in chapter three, Nick ... her. He says that the past can be repeated, but Nick Carraway reputes him, saying that the past cannot be repeated, at which Gatsby scoffed. Another part of Gatsby's personality, which happens to be a great flaw in his character, was the fact that he always wishes to attain what is unattainable. ...

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