Jordan Baker's character is shaped not so much around money, but the issue of social standing. ... It would be fair to say that money is important to Jordan, since her life revolves in circles where one's social standing is determined by his wealth. ... Throughout the novel Fitzgerald shows the reader that Jordan Baker succeeded at that. ... To her any other kind of life would be unimaginable. ... People have lost sight of what is truly important in life. ...

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• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

I value that because I am living my life for him so I try to be as close with ihm as possible. ... I don't think she knows just exactly what it is she wants in life. ... Another scene is when Nick walks across the lawn towards his house away from a chaotic scene where a car with one wheel ripped off has landed in a ditch in front of Gatsby's thinking of Jordan Baker. ... Then Jordan explains to Nick how Gatsby and Daisy together. ... Perceptions: the characters that thought that being an oxford man is important were; Nick, Tom Buchanan, daisy Buchanan and , Jordan Baker. ...

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• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

Scott Fitzgerald utilizes many universal themes to make a classic novel, explaining the life in 1920's. ... Another example of sarcasm is seen with Jordan Baker, Nick's girlfriend. ... When Jordan and Nick are having a conversation about driving, Nick is honest about calling Jordan a rotten driver. ... " Jordan replies "I am careful' 'No you're not' 'Well, other people are,' she said lightly. ... " (58) Jordan always enjoys using sarcasm with Nick to make him angry and she usually succeeds. ...

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• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

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. ... Sadly not only does she want this type of life, she also wants it for her child. ... Professional athletes were abandoning sportsmanship and cheating as Jordan Baker did. ... It doesn't mean that everyone in this era were Tom Buchanans, Jay Gatsbys, or Jordan Bakers, but those were the type of people that stuck out the most. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Scott Fitzgerald, the author of The Great Gatsby, was going through a 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 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. ... You can also see this when Nick is with Jordan, at first he thinks that she is a wonderful person who would never do anything wrong. ... Wilson becomes physical...

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• Grade Level: High School

Even with various definitions, to the majority of people, it is to be happy, wealthy and successful in life. ... The first time we come into contact with an adulterous act is when Jordan Baker informs Nick about Tom's affair. ... In her real life she lives in poverty, but when Myrtle is with Tom, her perception of things seem to change immediately. ... Because of the constant catering, Daisy has not had to lift a finger for what she has wanted in her life. ... Success is often measured by how much you have worked in your life, this also represents status. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

The "Hemingway Hero- is the character who plays the game of life, even though defeat is inevitable. ... He becomes fascinated with visiting South American, mainly because he feels he is not really living his life. ... They attend a bullfighting match where Pedro Romero first enters Brett's life. ... Nick has connections with people in East Egg; his cousin Daisy Buchanan, her husband Tom Buchanan and Jordan Baker, a good friend of Daisy. ... He befriends Nick once he finds out that Nick is related to Daisy; Daisy being the love of Gatsby's life. ...

• Word Count: 1759
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School