... the novel, the author, F. Scott Fitzgerald, uses the comparison between two cousins to show how their differing characteristics reflect the themes of morality and reality versus illusion. One of Nick's Characteristics that is incompatible with Toms is that Nick is cautious when speaking. On an occasion ... , unveils his lack of respect for other people. Their differing characteristics reveal how each of them treats their relationships. Thus, showing theme of morality. Nick's honesty and Tom's lack of it set the foundation for their faithfulness. Since Nick has a strong foundation and is ...

• Word Count: 6164
• Approx Pages: 25
• Grade Level: High School

... 's relationship with Drouet and later Hurstwood, is that of prostitution. Carrie does not love them; she compromised the Victorian idea of social morality of her time, engaging in a sexual and cohabitating relationships with these men, only because of her needs and desires for material goods ... . Whereas she once lived in an illicit marriage and cohabiting relationship with middle class men she didn't really love, compromising conventional social morality for financial gains, she now receives letters and gifts from wealthy men who are trying to capture her heart but she doesn't desire ....

• Word Count: 7760
• Approx Pages: 31
• Grade Level: Undergraduate