"Whenever you feel like criticizing any one,' 'just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had'" (Fitzgerald 1). In the novel, The Great Gatsby, this quote is said by Nick's father. You should not judge others without having all the facts about them; because people come from different backgrounds and grow up in different cultures. This advice is good to follow because the evidence showing it is true can be seen in the world today through people's experiences and through what is portrayed in movies.
First, this quote can be supported through the experience of my mother. She is not originally from the United States and did not know English when she came here. Once at a gas station, a worker had a hard time understanding her and became frustrated with her. He did not understand that she did not grow up in this country and did not know how to communicate. This shows that you should not criticize people for things you cannot control because it makes the other person feel discouraged. Along with her speaking inability, she could not write in English, either. She …show more content…
One of example of this is the movie, The Pursuit of Happyness. It is about a man and his son who are homeless while the father is trying to get a stable job to provide for his family. The affluent businessmen look down on him at first for not being wealthy like them, but later realize his potential as an intelligent, hardworking man. Next, there is the movie, Slumdog Millionaire. It follows a poor boy who enters the show, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? He makes it to the last question and he is then accused of cheating because the people did not believe a street boy could know the answers to those tough questions. This shows that the house you live in or the amount of money you make does not determine your intellect. No matter where you come from, if you try hard in life you can do anything you put your mind
First, this quote can be supported through the experience of my mother. She is not originally from the United States and did not know English when she came here. Once at a gas station, a worker had a hard time understanding her and became frustrated with her. He did not understand that she did not grow up in this country and did not know how to communicate. This shows that you should not criticize people for things you cannot control because it makes the other person feel discouraged. Along with her speaking inability, she could not write in English, either. She …show more content…
One of example of this is the movie, The Pursuit of Happyness. It is about a man and his son who are homeless while the father is trying to get a stable job to provide for his family. The affluent businessmen look down on him at first for not being wealthy like them, but later realize his potential as an intelligent, hardworking man. Next, there is the movie, Slumdog Millionaire. It follows a poor boy who enters the show, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? He makes it to the last question and he is then accused of cheating because the people did not believe a street boy could know the answers to those tough questions. This shows that the house you live in or the amount of money you make does not determine your intellect. No matter where you come from, if you try hard in life you can do anything you put your mind