Arnold Schoenberg

“To get back my youth I would do anything in the world, except take exercise, get up early, and be respectable.” (Lord Henry in The Picture of Dorian Gray). This is a light-hearted and humorous musing of the appeal to be young again, which summarizes the hedonistic worldview of Lord Henry in The Picture of Dorian Gray that may ring true to others. The Picture of Dorian Gray is a novel that is set in Victorian era London; a society in which appearance and wealth are held at an extremely high…

Have you ever lied about something to boost success or earn something valuable? Certain characters in the novel, The Great Gatsby tend to lie in order to achieve something as well. The themes, the nature of lies and deceit and the fallacy of the American Dream, pertain to the novel as a whole due to the actions the characters create or participate in. The author, Fitzgerald, includes certain behavior that his characters do that applies to the theme the nature of lying, that can affect the…

1. Introduction The American Dream has been a myth which arose in the United States of America. It is said that every human being has the ability to achieve anything he or she wants by working hard. Therefore, it has always been a subject in many films and books. Francis Scott Fitzgerald, an American author, also dealt with this topic in his novel “The Great Gatsby”, which was written in 1925. This paper aims at providing an analysis of the American Dream with regard to “The Great Gatsby”. It…

In the 1920's, the rich would take delight in lavish parties and dwell in the security of their wealth. While the poor would yearn for someone to take them out of their poverty. This is how Daisy and Myrtle are in the Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Daisy and Myrtle can be immensely different, yet surprisingly similar in ways such as their interests/desires, how the opposite sex treats them, how they treat the opposite sex, and other attributes. It is intriguing to see…

One of the most renowned and famous novels depicting life during the Roaring 20s era of America History, is that of The Great Gatsby. Written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the author portrays key themes and components of the 1920s which paved the way for a restructure in American society. Choosing to write about a time of economic prosperity and societal happiness, Fitzgerald indicates clearly his beliefs that this time of growth in US history only resulted in a degradation of American culture. As the…

Cause and effect are something we all thought we wouldn’t need after elementary school. This is erroneous however because everything in our world falls under a cause and effect scenario. For example in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s, The Great Gatsby, money is the cause for the character’s actions and attributes, and this, in turn, affects the events of the novel. During the 1920’s, when The Great Gatsby took place, wealth was one of the most dominant influences in their society. This was because…

America has been influenced by many different ethnicities and cultures. “Latinas Make Sweet 16-ish Their Own” by Lizette Alvarez states that the traditional quinceanera party is over done in this generation. Journalist Alvarez’s purpose is to inform the readers that birthday party is a waste of money because many people treat sweet 16th birthday party like weddings; therefore, this statement is a categorical truth. The idea of a quinceanera birthday party started from the Spanish culture. The…

Megan Slusser Mrs. Valentin H English 11 23 December 2015 Effects of the Desire of a Prosperous Reputation In the classic novel, The Great Gatsby, most of the main characters are very wealthy people. They live in the most enormous homes, in the richest of areas of New York, in other words East and West Egg. Obtaining their sophisticated reputations is the key factor to becoming the richest and most powerful people in their society. Tom, Daisy, and Gatsby are described as the most…

Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald, an American novelist whose writing defined the 1920s (Jazz Age), reflected this era with insight, detailed realism, and a unique American voice in his writings. He encompasses his own personal experiences into his works, while exploring the prosperous and hopeless aspects of a nation. Fitzgerald used his writing to not only critique the ideals of a new age, but reflect these changing times. The Jazz Age(in conjunction with the Roaring 20s) was a period of unique…

Fiction Choice Book Mattie Seals The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain is the book I chose to read this summer. An American classic filled with history, one of my favorite topics, a valid reason to make my decision on this book. Tom Sawyer is a young boy that is an unknown age creating a more relatable aspect to the story. Tom has a personality consisting of being mischievous, adventuresome, imaginative, and enterprising, all of which causes him trouble making them weaknesses. As…