In the The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the author uses symbolism to reveal the contrast between reality and illusion in the early stages of the storyline. Nick Carraway came from a comfortable family. He’s a writer joining the bonds business, moving back to the west after coming back from WWI. While establishing his life, Nick saw that “instead of being the warm centre of the world, the Middle West now seemed like the ragged edge of the universe”(5). F. Scott Fitzgerald uses simile to compare the Midwest to a disorganized place when in his point of view it used to be a promise land. The Modernist theme of reality vs. illusion is demonstrated by Nick Carraway subtle perception an utopia and realizing that the Middle West is not such place. Another instance where F. Scott
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illusion is when Nick’s reunion with Tom Buchanan, and with the appearance of the“ two shining arrogant eyes had established dominance over his face”(9), those eyes are a symbol of Tom as a person in general, his arrogance establishes dominance over everything else about him. The author use of symbolism illustrates reality vs. illusion because Tom was described as a fine and masculine man of the time but that is an illusion, in reality his ego masks everything that's redeeming he has to offer. With the usage of symbolism and simile, F. Scott Fitzgerald was able to compare reality vs. illusion through the settings and characters.
In the The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the author uses simile to demonstrate the difference in reality vs. illusion that society renders for the upper class. As Nick Carraway reunites with the prosperous lifestyle of the leisure-class, he attended many parties, even the notorious Gatsby who’s known for hosting the most gorgeous parties invited Nick. After the encounter with
illusion is when Nick’s reunion with Tom Buchanan, and with the appearance of the“ two shining arrogant eyes had established dominance over his face”(9), those eyes are a symbol of Tom as a person in general, his arrogance establishes dominance over everything else about him. The author use of symbolism illustrates reality vs. illusion because Tom was described as a fine and masculine man of the time but that is an illusion, in reality his ego masks everything that's redeeming he has to offer. With the usage of symbolism and simile, F. Scott Fitzgerald was able to compare reality vs. illusion through the settings and characters.
In the The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the author uses simile to demonstrate the difference in reality vs. illusion that society renders for the upper class. As Nick Carraway reunites with the prosperous lifestyle of the leisure-class, he attended many parties, even the notorious Gatsby who’s known for hosting the most gorgeous parties invited Nick. After the encounter with