Bruce Jay Friedman

to growing up in the rich lifestyle. Tom Buchanan, Daisy Buchanan and Jordan Baker are the character 's that reside in East Egg because fortunately enough they were all were wealthy. West Egg has money but obtained it by hard work and determination. Jay Gatsby is a prime example of West egg. Nick Carraway, lives in West Egg, but grew up with money. Therefore it was not to the extent as the characters residing in East Egg. The Valley of Ashes is not all about money because it symbolizes pain and…

F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel, “The Great Gatsby,” is undoubtedly one of the most highly-acclaimed novels to be written in the 20th century, let alone- (arguably) one of the best novels of all time. It gains this acclaim not only for it’s story but for author, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s, underlying themes and commentaries on deeper ideas about society. Fitzgerald namely tackles the concept commonly known as “The American Dream” and how it was perceived and portrayed in 1920’s America, as well as gives…

title and their money. “She only married you because I was poor and she was tired of waiting for me. It was a terrible mistake, but in her heart she loved anyone except for me.” (pg. 130). She would like to be spoiled at by anyone but her former lover, Jay Gatsby, cannot achieve her needs since he was poor and also was about to deport to the war. She…

Death is the great equalizer. Its power can take anyone, of any societal class, any amount of money or any amount of love they give. Before death, these superficial details do not matter. The characters in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s book, The Great Gatsby, give a glimpse into these three aspects of life. Whether or not the characters are worthy of sympathy can be determined by considering one’s social status, amount of wealth they have and the love they give. Myrtle dies as a poor girl having been…

Adam’s American Dream portrays America as a place where anyone, no matter one’s race, religion, or their “circumstances of birth or position,” can pursue their desire to make a reputable name for themselves.This is only attainable as long as they have the motivation to do so. He understands that people come from different backgrounds and the opportunities will differ due to one’s “ability or achievement”. Meaning that people become proficient at different skills due to lifestyle and natural…

The American Dream can be defined as a realistic goal that one hopes to achieve through hard work and determination. Raised on a small, poverty-stricken farm with penniless parents, Jay Gatsby from F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby had high hopes of making a name for himself and acquiring the wealthy status. Gatsby went on to join the war, leaving behind his lover, Daisy Fay, and promised himself that she would be with him for the rest of their lives. After the war, Gatsby finds out Daisy…

You can’t repeat the past. In, The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald multiple characters are impacted by: social classes, women’s rights, and inequalities. Daisy Buchanan was most affected by women’s rights because she cheated on her husband, with Gatsby, and she went back to her husband because in that time period that is just what women were expected to do. Stay faithful, stay at home, and stay with your husband no matter what. Nick Carraway is most affected by social classes considering…

“This is a wonderful planet, and it is being completely destroyed by people who have too much money and power and no empathy” (Alice Walker). The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, contains many characters that possess such qualities described by Walker, and in return they suffer severe consequences. Fitzgerald develops the theme, money destroys people, through the use of characterization and narration to expose the natures of the rich in the 1920s. Fitzgerald 's words exemplify society today…

Tom’s multiple affairs, Daisy’s affair with Gatsby, and Tom’s rash and violent actions. All of these careless actions resulted in destructive situations. For example, Daisy’s killed Myrtle in a hit and run, which ultimately resulted in the death of Jay Gatsby, as he was blamed for Myrtle’s death. Despite Daisy being the instigator of Myrtle’s death, she disregards Gatsby’s funeral, in order to make sure she is not convicted of murder. Tom also showcased carelessness as he took part in a…

Symbolism in The Great Gatsby serves as a connection of the novel to the struggling decade at the time. The Roaring Twenties was plagued with a handful of economic issues and the struggle to obtain the American Dream. Described by Taylor Hales, “Considering the context in which organized crime grew - namely the setting of Chicago, its government system, layout, difficulty of attaining a decent job, hard times of The Depression, and Prohibition - it almost seems inevitable for this growth to…