... and is seen as valued by many. However, to be considered as such it would have to meet the criteria of being able to explore and deal with important philosophical and moral topics of importance such as: love, class, wealth or death. These are but a few examples of what is considered 'valuable literature' would contain. I believe that Fitzgerald's novel does meet the criteria ... dream in this novel such as Nick Carraway, the narrator throughout the novel, who moves to New York to become a bond salesman in hopes of making his own fortune. Nick is also arguably the most innocent amon...

• Word Count: 1093
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... the same time the story was published. F Scott Fitzgerald uses his own life in the great Gatsby and he directly relates to the characters In the story. Through an examination of themes and plot summary F Scott Fitzgerald reveals how his life directly relates to the story. In the Great Gatsby F Scott Fitzgerald ... extraordinary but simple " and with this Idea came the Great Gatsby. In The Great Gatsby, Nick Carraway moved to West Egg to work as a bonds salesman. He was invited by his cousin to have dinner at her house even though they haven't seen each other in years. Nick kicks it off ...

• Word Count: 1021
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... ash dump near, which are the garage and home of George and Myrtle Wilson. Significantly all the characters pass through this " valley of ashes, " a symbol of the unfertile wasteland they inhabit. It is here too, that the terrible climax of the novel occurs. Upon this gloomy setting stares the eyes of Dr. T. J. Eckleburg, a billboard advertisement placed in front of the ash dump. These eyes stare unfeelingly at ... in World War I and getting an education at Yale, Nick begins work as a bond salesman. Settled in West Egg, he renews his relationship with his cousin Daisy and her husband Tom...

• Word Count: 555
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

... lifestyle and recaptures an appreciation for Midwestern life. Carraway's upbringing and morals shrewdly contradict the reckless lifestyles of the characters of the East Egg. In the midst of alcohol, week-long parties and carelessness, Carraway's prudence, temperance and tolerance compel the reader to adopt his analysis of events. The belief of self-reliance, moral attitude and hard work in this age has become in the words ... natures to me" (5). In order to create an objective account, personal judgments cannot be displayed by the narrator. In contrast to Nick's East Egg companions, he ...

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• Approx Pages: 2