The incredible novel, The Great Gatsby, written by F. Scott Fitzgerald changed literary history. It’s timeless story is felt through all people and cultures, no matter the time period. Not only is this novel a work of art, but so is the 2013 movie adaption directed by Baz Luhrmann. Luhrmann is able to capture the character's’ essence like no other.
F. Scott Fitzgerald has a style of writing that engulfs the reader into his world of parties and the American Dream. He uses tools such as imagery, symbolism and emotional appeals to draw the readers in. The novel is full of description of every moment in Nick’s tale of Gatsby. Fitzgerald describes the parties in such detail, “old men pushing young girls backward in eternal graceless circles, superior couples holding each other tortuously, fashionably, and keeping in the corners.” Fitzgerald also uses symbols to add dimension. The green light, for example, stands for Gatsby’s hope and the American Dream. It stands bright at the end of Daisy’s dock and, as the story progresses, the light dims …show more content…
Both Luhrmann and Fitzgerald keep Gatsby’s identity hidden until the last minute. In the movie, the camera pans towards Nick while he and Gatsby are speaking. The audience is not aware who he is talking to until Gatsby turns around with fireworks exploding behind him. In the novel, Gatsby and Nick have an entire conversation before they are interrupted by Jordan. It is then where Gatsby finally introduces himself. Nick’s reaction in both the book and movie are the same; he is surprised.
In conclusion, F. Scott Fitzgerald's talent of capturing a reader’s eye with his descriptive language holds The Great Gatsby as an American Classic. The adaptation by Baz Luhrmann provides a visual glimpse into the life of people of the 20s. These works of art contribute insight to the rich, the poor, and the prohibition and how it all intertwined with each
F. Scott Fitzgerald has a style of writing that engulfs the reader into his world of parties and the American Dream. He uses tools such as imagery, symbolism and emotional appeals to draw the readers in. The novel is full of description of every moment in Nick’s tale of Gatsby. Fitzgerald describes the parties in such detail, “old men pushing young girls backward in eternal graceless circles, superior couples holding each other tortuously, fashionably, and keeping in the corners.” Fitzgerald also uses symbols to add dimension. The green light, for example, stands for Gatsby’s hope and the American Dream. It stands bright at the end of Daisy’s dock and, as the story progresses, the light dims …show more content…
Both Luhrmann and Fitzgerald keep Gatsby’s identity hidden until the last minute. In the movie, the camera pans towards Nick while he and Gatsby are speaking. The audience is not aware who he is talking to until Gatsby turns around with fireworks exploding behind him. In the novel, Gatsby and Nick have an entire conversation before they are interrupted by Jordan. It is then where Gatsby finally introduces himself. Nick’s reaction in both the book and movie are the same; he is surprised.
In conclusion, F. Scott Fitzgerald's talent of capturing a reader’s eye with his descriptive language holds The Great Gatsby as an American Classic. The adaptation by Baz Luhrmann provides a visual glimpse into the life of people of the 20s. These works of art contribute insight to the rich, the poor, and the prohibition and how it all intertwined with each