... 's hopes and dreams. It represents everything that haunts and entices him whether it is the gap between the past and the present with the promises of the future, his relationship with Daisy, or the powerful lure of the wafer-thin leafy colored paper we call money. Throughout Gatsby's life he has always aspired a ... obvious what he dreams to have, but then after the thought Nick continues, "His life had been confused and disordered since then, but if he could once return to a certain starting place and go over it all slowly, he could find out what that thing was." (110). Here, it becomes...

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... sets his mind to and he has the ability and the opportunity to achieve his goals. Therefore, the usage of the color green also represents the future and opportunities that Gatsby has because of his money. He has the power to do whatever he wants to do, and this is what every ... American at that time period wants. "Gatsby believed in the green light, the orgastic future that year by year recedes before us. It eluded us then, but that's no matter--to-morrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther . . ... the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past."" (189) This quote shows ...

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... his past in order to attain opulence, resulting in the equivocation of his identity. For Gatsby, or Gatz as he was once known, the past was a barrier to an ostentatious future, and how he looked upon poverty with disdain- Gatsby dropped out of St. Olaf's College within the first two weeks ... the sergeant anxiously. "It takes two men to handle that bomber and the Archies are pounding hell out of the air." [...] We only live once, Sergeant, said Mitty, with his faint, fleeting smile. Or do we? (Thurber 6) In this passage Thurber develops the notion that although Mitty is confident ... of l...

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... . However, when Gatsby invites Tom and Daisy, he is by Daisy's side all night long. He has a way of seeing Daisy for who she once was and not for whom she is now. If he captures reality he would not love her as he does because she is full of unreality also. ... every atmosphere relating to his presence, even his neighbor's house. The "American tradition of success'-(16) is a very outstanding value Americans hope to obtain. Success is once again ideal for happiness during the twenties. Gatsby is a strong character to portray this value throughout the novel; his success is Daisy. Through Ke...

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America was birthed, and still thrives, on a sense of hope for a better future. This hope is the basis for most of America's development and advancement. Even our current president's general election campaign slogan was simply " ... the doctor, "Whoever you are-I have always depended on the kindness of strangers." (Williams 153). Unfortunately, Blanche is mistaken as her hope will once again be let down when the doctor does his job and takes her into the medical hospital rather than "rescuing" Blanche as expects. This hope ... or belief as shown in the previous stories. Jay Gatsby struggles ...

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... and achievements. In the novel, The Great Gatsby, Nick Carraway quotes, "Its vanished trees, the trees that had made way for Gatsby's house, had once pandered in whispers to the last and greatest of all human dreams for a transitory enchanted moment man must have held his breath in the presence of this ... Jay was already somewhere in his past. It also describes that the need to move on with new hopes of future instead of longing for a love that was in the past and once denied by materialistic corruption could never be regained by Gatsby, nor anyone else for that matter. Gatsby's dream...

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... feeling of love and remembrance. In the passage selected, Gatsby and Daisy encounter a whole new meaning to clothes. Which consumes them into a time they have once lost. In this chapter the reunion between Gatsby and Daisy arouses uncomfortable emotions between them both. This is the first time we see them together. We can ... years, her reactions are somewhat awkward. Her gestures are those of excitement, yet of fear. Daisy was surprised, as well as, excited to have been, once again, in the eyes of Gatsby. I believe she was afraid of what might come after this encounter. On the other ha...

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... ;happy' could mean having everything, apathetic to whether or not they have contact with society. The key to finding happiness in a nutshell is simply having hopes and aspirations for the future. Jay Gatsby, the namesake of Fitzgerald's novel, is a prime example of such expectations. Throughout his entire life, he holds true to himself and his own dreams; he goes to great ... this that kept Gatsby trying gallantly, although nonetheless futilely, to reach his goal; it was this that dictated who Gatsby was. "Gatsby believed in the green light, the orgastic future that year by year recedes ...

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... the light- (95). Gatsby uses this statement to seek reassurance from Nick on the appearance of his house. This statement once again reiterates Gatsby's need for others to his excessive wealth and extravagant 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 ... her to tea one afternoon, and it is at Nick's house where he shall reunite with Daisy. Gatsby's plan works to perfection, and his propensity for fulfilling his dreams is once again revealed to the reader. Gats...

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... life, which he knows she treasures. Gatsby life becomes enshrouded by the color green, symbolic of both his envy of those with money and his hopes for the future. The "green" light at the end of Daisy's dock represents his hopes for happiness and the green breast of a new world of opportunity, which he finds ... be attained and attempting to transcend ones social status was futile. As Nick Carraway narrates, "I became aware of the old island here that flowered once for Dutch sailors" eyes...a fresh, green breast of the new world. It vanished trees, the trees that had made way for Gatsby's...

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... also represents doom and death. For instance Myrtle fell victim to a hit and run caused by Daisy and Gatsby. Myrtle was not able to recover from The Valley of Ashes; once someone is stuck there that is their final resting place. This is the place where the deaths and dreams for Jay Gatsby, Myrtle Wilson, and George Wilson, these characters die ... due to misconception and anger. Once a character is placed in the Valley of Ashes it is only a matter of time before a tragic or fatal event occurs. This is the lowest place a character could possibly reach. But ... three previously mentioned...

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... fulfill the entire American dream, and result in acquiring the woman he loves. The true American dream describes a way of living that is full of hope and faith for the future. It deals with the wishes and dreams of a person and it tends to be a story of rags to riches. The American dream relates to a desire for inner and material improvement ... what he's got about improving his mind? He was always great for that.1 Gatsby's want for a large amount of money was a huge part of the American dream. He thinks that once he is successful in achieving his financial goals, that it would lead to ...

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... rich and those that were poor. The ashes in the Valley act as a symbol of the death of the American Dream. More specifically, they illustrate society and how what was once a pure and honest vision for success quickly turned into greed and selfishness. Consequently everything in the path of this greed became destroyed and lost. Anyone who lives in the Valley ... light. The light is a constant reminder of his desire to be with Daisy. She is like a trophy, a prize that he would like to win to complete his whole materialistic dream. Once Daisy and Gatsby reunite and begin a new relationship...

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... his life. After returning from military service and learning that Daisy has already been married, Gatsby dedicates himself to replicating Daisy's status so that he can have the opportunity to once again come under her graces. Gatsby's pursuit of the American Dream begins at the moment that he subconsciously also makes Daisy the drive behind his life. While his ultimate goal ... , Gatsby and Daisy lust for each other and begin an affair, even though Daisy is married to Tom Buchanan. After Gatsby reminisces back to the relationship that Daisy and he once had, and adds his desire for Daisy ...

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... -work ethic. Some may argue this, loyalty and admiration, was to protect his father's failure as a businessman who was constantly being fired by Proctor & Gamble. When his dad got fired once Fitzgerald felt shame and disappointment towards his dad and disgust for failure "he lost his essential drive, his immaculateness of purpose. He was a failure the rest of his days" (Baughman ... by Gatsby as something can be canceled by a simple denial. This is a clear understanding that Gatsby is truly in love with, not the true Daisy, but with the moment they once shared. Conclusion of both these s...

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... of his criminal behavior, Wolfsheim is an outsider to the new money world of the 1920's, and from this perspective on life, he is focused on reality and what the future will bring. Although Wolfsheim is certainly not a new money individual in the novel, his character does bear some striking resemblances to those who are. However, as a result of his criminal ... starts to get heated. Gatsby and Tom were arguing and fighting for Daisy's love. As the discussion continues, Gatsby blames everything on Tom for never loving Daisy. Tom says, "once in a while I go off on a spree and make a fool ...

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... moral corruption that takes place. The story takes the reader on the same emotional roller coaster. At first the story seems to be filled with hope and aspirations of the future, however as it goes on, Fitzgerald begins to portray the twenties as an era of decayed social and moral values. This is proven in its overarching cynicism, greed, and empty ... confrontation and seeing that Tom has bested himself over Gatsby, Daisy feels the love she had for Gatsby just that afternoon, totally dissipate. She draws closer and closer to Tom once again and the sun goes down immediately. The sun is ...

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... wants. After she moves into her new apartment, Myrtle describes all of the items that she wants to buy (Fitzgerald 40-41). Knowing that she personally has no money, Myrtle once again speaks under the assumption that Tom is going to buy her whatever she needs. Along with this, she boldly flaunts her wealth and material items solely to earn approval ... novel, true happiness in the form of another companion is still sought by several characters. Nick Carraway, the novel's narrator, says that "Gatsby believed in the green light, the orgastic future that year by year recedes before us. It e...

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... 70) When asked by the narrator about his Midwest origins, "Gatsby ignorantly, but elegantly, tells him San Francisco, geography losing to the pretensions of the romantic imagination." (Lehan 60) Gatsby's future with Daisy will never materialize because it was based on lies. He romanced her as a penniless soldier, leading her to "believe that he was a person from the same strata as ... a declaration of undying love for Gatsby. But the social boundaries get in the way, and Daisy would rather keep the prestige of old money. Gatsby thinks that if "he could once return to a certain starting ...

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... East Egg district of Long Island. She is ironic and somewhat cynical, and behaves apparently to mask her pain at her husband's constant infidelity. Tom Buchanan: Daisy's wealthy husband, which once was a member of Nick's social club at Yale. His social attitudes are laced with racism and sexism, and he never considers trying to live up to the moral standards from ... dream, the spirit of the 1920s, the difference between social classes, the role of symbols in the human conception of meaning, the role of the past in dreams of the future. The effectiveness of one of the themes is that the...

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... a careless, inconsiderate bully who uses money's ability to ease his mind and never worry about hurting others. While Gatsby seems to be very naive and clueless. He truly thought that once Daisy saw his wealth she'd leave Tom. He doesn't even think of the class issue involved. He is just so wrapped up in her, he is oblivious to his actions ... other hand, knows he is old money and exercises that privilege to the fullest extent. He flaunts his heritage and where he is from but still looks forward to the future. Gatsby is still trying to live in the past with Daisy and re-create what they...

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... . Not only was Gatsby borne back into the past, he could never escape it. His journey into the past and his dream ultimately destroyed him, and took his present and future. Willy Loman, on the other hand, never enjoyed the success or wealth that Gatsby encountered in his life. His dream was based in an illusionary past in which he subconsciously ... were sad on a lotta trains for months after that". This is Willy's dream, and what he wants for himself. He wants to be so successful that this happens for him once he is dead. When he dies, Willy still thought this to be the fact, and not ju...

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... is credited with possibly even naming this era "The Jazz Age."" His writing techniques portrayed the wonderfully, fun times of the 20's, but at the same time predicted the grim future; that everything good must come to an end. F. Scott Fitzgerald focused on the American dream and this is apparent in his novel masterpiece, The Great Gatsby. The Sun Also Rises ... friends and throughout the novel they are viewed as leisurely relaxing or partying; seldom are they at work. Jay Gatsby throws remarkable parties, only inviting certain people. He befriends Nick once he finds out that Nick is re...

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... or think highly enough about either Gatsby or Tom to make a solid decision as to who she wants to be with. She talks about how "she did love him [Tom] once but she loved Gatsby too-[Pg 126], leaving Gatsby completely speechless and Tom shocked. She also does not realize the hurt she causes her husband, to whom she represents the ... and has these sudden fits of jealously when she thinks about her. Near the end of the book when she mistakes Jordan for Daisy, the full reality of her hopeless future with Tom hits her and she goes into a crazy frenzy of anger and jealously which indirectly ...

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... desire to change her past in order to suit his fantasy. According to Gatsby's thinking, Daisy must be totally devoted and have exclusive love for Gatsby only - past, present and future. This idea stems from his representation of Daisy as a possession; yet Gatsby denies this characteristic of himself. In fact, Gatsby denies all aspects of his true nature. Daisy is in ... to his desire of Daisy as one of love. Throughout the romantic stories he tells Nick of his time with Daisy, and his profession of love to her, Gatsby not once shows any sign of acknowledging his possessive nature. Gatsb...

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