Existentialism: “existentialism is a philosophy concerned with finding self and the meaning of life through free will, choice, and personal responsibility.” -allaboutphilosophy.org
James Gatz, more commonly known as Mr. Jay Gatsby, a rather rich man of many respectable traits and particularly interesting habits. Daisy Buchanan, a desirable woman of wealth with dark, saddening secrets of a blistering winter relationship. Both struggle in the era of The Roaring Twenties, a time full of flashy flappers, delicate jazz, and sweet, forbidden alcohol. Both know of a love they had at one time, yet can never taste again with the lips of bonded faith. An obsession which takes over a man’s mind is a plight in the sun of reason. A broken bond of trust cuts a woman’s heart deeper than any knife. …show more content…
Scott Fitzgerald. The life of Jay Gatsby is one of glitz and glam on stage, yet behind the curtain is one of dreary hopelessness and obsession. The target of his overgrowing affection powers his life, and without that obsession to push him through each day, life is one not worth living. Gatsby leaves for the war with the idea of Daisy in his head, and this is an idea he is deeply in love with. When Daisy, in real life, falls short of his picture perfect idea, things fall apart for him. When the idea he religiously plays over and over in his head crumbles, the rest of the building falls with
James Gatz, more commonly known as Mr. Jay Gatsby, a rather rich man of many respectable traits and particularly interesting habits. Daisy Buchanan, a desirable woman of wealth with dark, saddening secrets of a blistering winter relationship. Both struggle in the era of The Roaring Twenties, a time full of flashy flappers, delicate jazz, and sweet, forbidden alcohol. Both know of a love they had at one time, yet can never taste again with the lips of bonded faith. An obsession which takes over a man’s mind is a plight in the sun of reason. A broken bond of trust cuts a woman’s heart deeper than any knife. …show more content…
Scott Fitzgerald. The life of Jay Gatsby is one of glitz and glam on stage, yet behind the curtain is one of dreary hopelessness and obsession. The target of his overgrowing affection powers his life, and without that obsession to push him through each day, life is one not worth living. Gatsby leaves for the war with the idea of Daisy in his head, and this is an idea he is deeply in love with. When Daisy, in real life, falls short of his picture perfect idea, things fall apart for him. When the idea he religiously plays over and over in his head crumbles, the rest of the building falls with