... Gatsby's tragic fall is inevitable. Another element of the genre of tragedy is the catastrophic flaw in the tragic figure. The development of Othello's character centres on the expanding jealousy of the antagonist as the catalyst with which his tragic flaw procures his downfall. Shakespeare's clever demonstration of dramatic ... to discover and recapture the trust and loyalty that is enshrined in the custom of marriage. Othello's goodness, as portrayed through his divine love for Desdemona, renders him a tragic hero in that although he is a well-intentioned virtuous individual, he can a...

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... one person had. Instead of earning a place in society, people began to believe they could simply purchase it. The American Dream was up for sale and the new mantra of the masses was to get rich quick. But what seemed to be overlooked was the reality of social class ... and ultimately, to the object of his dream, Daisy Buchanan. Everything revolves around Daisy; he even "revalued everything in his house according to the measure of response it drew from her well-loved eyes." (Fitzgerald 97) Gatsby has built his fortune through some mysterious business practice. He knows Daisy loves ... :...

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... lifestyle. Nick says in his narration, "he hadn't once ceased looking at Daisy and I think he revalued everything in his house according to the measure of response it drew from her well-loved eyes- (97). This quote shows not only how Gatsby sought approval of his wealth, but also how ... that she could love someone other than him. However, this power to dream is Gatsby's greatest quality because it gives a dimension to his character that is not apparent in anyone else in the novel. Gatsby relies so heavily on his dreams and aspirations that he is willing to have his ... life ensconced ...

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... When he later realizes that his most showy possession (his wife) is in jeopardy, he jumps to her rescue although he shares no care for her character but merely for his own social standing as head honcho. Tom exclaims: "Self control! I supposed the latest thing is to sit back and let Mr. ... individuals are willing to sink in order to achieve social merit and prominence. His wife, Daisy, is Nick's cousin and also a typical socialite. She acts cynically, for the most part, because she is jaded from her excessive lifestyle and subsequently striped of a moral conscience. When notified of her...

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