Characterisation
Characterisation is a literary device that is used in literature to introduce and explain the details about a certain character in a story.
In book The Great Gatsby, the main characterisation revolves around the social status of the characters. The major character of the book, Jay Gatsby, is evidently wealthy, but he does not come from or belong to the upper stratum of the society. The author used the dialogue and appearance of Gatsby to reflect on his wealth and social statues. For instance, Jay constantly used the phrase ‘Old Sport’ to highlight the fact that Gatsby has practiced to sound educated and wealthy. The pink suit that Gatsby was wearing further emphasize his lack of the upper-class taste and refinement, which …show more content…
The Long Island has one of the wealthiest communities of the New York City area. New York City represented a version of the American Dream during the time setting of The Great Gatsby, which is also one of the theme the books conveys. It represented enormous wealth, possibilities and opportunities, which makes the book a representation of the American society during the early 1920s.
Minor characters
The minor characters are the characters that are not the main focus of the story but still interacts or effects the outcome of the main characters.
In the book The Great Gatsby, Daisy was the girl that Gatsby spent his entire life devoted to rekindle his love with. As a minor character, Daisy still plays a significant role in the plot and characteristic development. She also represents the insincerity and haughtiness of the upper class and the person that Gatsby and Tom consider as a sign of their achievements, and this effected the outcome of Gatsby.
Symbol
Symbol is used in literature to signify ideas and qualities by giving them symbolic meanings that are different from their literal meanings.
In the book The Great Gatsby, the green light that is situated at Daisy’s East Egg dock is a well-known
Characterisation is a literary device that is used in literature to introduce and explain the details about a certain character in a story.
In book The Great Gatsby, the main characterisation revolves around the social status of the characters. The major character of the book, Jay Gatsby, is evidently wealthy, but he does not come from or belong to the upper stratum of the society. The author used the dialogue and appearance of Gatsby to reflect on his wealth and social statues. For instance, Jay constantly used the phrase ‘Old Sport’ to highlight the fact that Gatsby has practiced to sound educated and wealthy. The pink suit that Gatsby was wearing further emphasize his lack of the upper-class taste and refinement, which …show more content…
The Long Island has one of the wealthiest communities of the New York City area. New York City represented a version of the American Dream during the time setting of The Great Gatsby, which is also one of the theme the books conveys. It represented enormous wealth, possibilities and opportunities, which makes the book a representation of the American society during the early 1920s.
Minor characters
The minor characters are the characters that are not the main focus of the story but still interacts or effects the outcome of the main characters.
In the book The Great Gatsby, Daisy was the girl that Gatsby spent his entire life devoted to rekindle his love with. As a minor character, Daisy still plays a significant role in the plot and characteristic development. She also represents the insincerity and haughtiness of the upper class and the person that Gatsby and Tom consider as a sign of their achievements, and this effected the outcome of Gatsby.
Symbol
Symbol is used in literature to signify ideas and qualities by giving them symbolic meanings that are different from their literal meanings.
In the book The Great Gatsby, the green light that is situated at Daisy’s East Egg dock is a well-known