... for the hopes and dreams of society, that it might build itself up again. I feel symbolism is what made F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby, such a great success, however some critics don't agree. J. M. Kenny, author of "The Great Gatsby wasn't great at all- just a cheap little crook", states, "Fitzgerad's book at first overwhelms the reader with poetic descriptions of human feelings, of landscapes, buildings ... reader to understand each character's personality and why they acted the way they did; because each character has a different interpretation of each symbol. Gary J. Scr...

• Word Count: 1284
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School