Tender Is The Night By F. Scott Fitzgerald

Canonical Analysis I believe that Tender is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald deserves to be in the literary canon. The canon is a group of texts from a certain time, place, or genre that are considered to be “the best.” Before being considered for a canon, the text must be considered literature. Literature must have expression, form, and ideas with permanent and universal interest. Expression and form mean the content of the text and the way it is written. Ideas with permanent and universal interest mean the ideas of the book must endure through time and in all places. It must be applicable to anyone from any place or time. Literature reflects the human condition, which are fundamental experiences relatable to all humans. Literary texts enhance the reader’s understanding of themselves and the world they live in. Because Tender is the Night meets …show more content…
F. Scott Fitzgerald uses vibrant and detailed language to describe compelling ideas with deep meaning. The rich detail enhances the already meaningful content. The themes of Tender is the Night are applicable to anyone from anywhere at anytime. Messages involving love, madness, innocence, and violence can be understood as they are all part of the human condition. Readers can better understand their own lives through Fitzgerald’s carefully crafted novel. The tricky and complicated relationship between Dick and Nicole challenges the reader’s beliefs about love. Rosemary can enhance one’s perception of innocence. The attitudes the characters take to each other are both dramatic and relatable because fundamental human emotions and experiences are spun to form a new story. Overall, Tender is the Night tells a brilliant tale with lyrical language which conveys messages that can affect any reader. These are all important qualities in determining whether something deserves to be in the literary canon. Therefore, Tender is the Night should be included in the literary