... a great decline in moral values. As a sign of further decadence, rampant dishonesty is effortlessly shown by Myrtle, Jordan, and Tom. According to Nick Carraway, "[Jordan Baker] was incurably dishonest. She wasn't able to endure being at a disadvantage (Fitzgerald 63)." Jordan's frequent dishonesty shows that she will lie to protect or assist herself, and that she possesses very little regard ... sole purpose of saving himself and his wife, Tom tells a lie that ultimately gets Gatsby killed. Tom becomes so self-centered and dishonest that he effortlessly compromises the life of another ...

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... her intense longing for escape through her relationship with Tom which ends in her violent death. The first example of this longing seen in Myrtle's life can be traced back to her marriage with George and the following depression. When she discovers that George had used a borrowed suit at their ... party guests and the content of their discussions. Throughout the course of the party, we see Myrtle attempted yet again to establish control over her life and elevate herself to a higher social class by talking down to her neighbors. When, for example, Mrs. McKee compliments the dress Myrtle...

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The Great Gatsby The 1920s was a time in American History where the white-collar men and the socially elite lived a life laced with luxury. Much like the Gilded Age, however, it was not as it seemed from the surface. Writer F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote many ... passes up true love, allows her husband to cheat on her, and goes only where the money is. Sadly not only does she want this type of life, she also wants it for her child. The 1920s usually don't show a women like this but rather it portrays a picture of the women in this ... , and treated their lives carelessly. People like Gatsby were ...

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... rough time when he wrote this book, which reflects who the corruption can taint your soul and beliefs and how you deal with certain facts of life. In his book, Nick Carraway is the narrator but also implies that he is the author of the book. He is faced with luxurious wealth and ... new world is questioned. In Chicago two murderesses are faced with the death sentence after killing their lovers, Roxie Hart gets a taste of a day in the life of a celebrity, while battling for fame, respect, and the view of the people. The Themes of the stories overlap, both of them pertain to False Purity ....

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... and the divisions among the classes cannot be overcome. Not only does Myrtle Wilson's dream die because of the social conditions, but Myrtle loses her life as well. Nick Carraway is another example of a character who has had his version of the American Dream ruined. After his experiences in the Great ... that kept them together and let other people clean upthe mess they had made. Nicks inner conflict is symbolized by his affair with Jordan Baker. Nick is attracted to Jordan's liveliness and sophistication, yet at the same time he is repulsed by her blatant dishonesty and lack of respect f...

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... and power. Jay Gatsby, the central figure of the the story, is one character who longs for the past. Surprisingly he devotes most of his adult life to recapturing it and, finally, dies in its pursuit. In the past, Gatsby had a love affair with the affluent Daisy. Knowing he could not ... he asks around casually if anyone knows her. Soon he meets Nick Carraway, a cousin of Daisy, who agrees to set up a meeting. On page 83 Jordan Baker explains: "He wants to know...if you'll invite Daisy to your house some afternoon and ! then let him come over." Gatsby's personal dream symbolizes the ... s...

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... American Dream. The true meaning of the American Dream is lost by the characters in The Great Gatsby, and leads them to the downfall of their life trying to obtain it's illusionary goals. For Jay, in The Great Gatsby, the interpretation of the dream is that through wealth and power, one ... in turn, haunts them in the end through the adulterous acts of their spouse. The first time we come into contact with an adulterous act is when Jordan Baker informs Nick about Tom's affair. She informs Nick that, "Tom's got some woman in New York" (15). It is obvious that they are not ... has disrespe...

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