... . The conflict between illusion and reality is portrayed evidently throughout The Great Gatsby. Similarly, Jay Gatsby must deal with the tragic consequence of "loving too well-. Resembling Othello, Gatsby is a romantic figure whose sense of time is not reflected on any clock face. Gatsby continues to function as a symbol of the American Dream in the 1920s, which, as Fitzgerald implies throughout ... immorality of his desires, thoughts and actions. This undoubtedly displays his tragic flaw and the play's tragic theme. Fitzgerald attempts to capture the essential truth of the romantic visi...

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... even death, which is the tragic that Gatsby experiences. Like Nick, many people move to New York to attempt to fulfill what they believe is their American Dream. Despite the romantic idea that comes with the American Dream, the reality is that most people who move to New York end up working as clerks, living alone and waiting outside of restaurants ... ...

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... be near her. Gatsby urged Baker to convince Nick who is Daisy's cousin, to organize for a reunion between him and Daisy. Gatsby's portrayal of himself to Jordan as a lovesick, hopeful romantic trying to win back the object of his love called for Nick's sympathy. Gatsby proceeded to invite Nick to dinner in New York. As they drove past the city, Gatsby ... ...

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... because she didn't know "what will we plan?" all the day. Daisy belongs to the kind of frequently appearing heroines in Fitzgerald's works who are "with lovely and appealing appearance, romantic but parasitic and apathetic." And Nick's opinion about her is that "they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness, or whatever ... ...

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