Francis Scott Key

On September 24, 1896 in St. Paul, Minnesota, Scott Fitzgerald was born. His full name is Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald, named after Francis Scott Key, the writer of “The Star Spangled Banner.” He was an only child, “of an unsuccessful, aristocratic father and an energetic, provincial mother” (F. Scott Fitzgerald | Biography). His father’s name was Edward Fitzgerald, and his mother’s name was Mollie McQuillan. The family lived an upper in the middle class lifestyle with help from the donations…

Does Key Club makes keys? It’s a common question for new members taking the name of the club literally. While others may laugh at the innocence of the question, as veteran member of the club I’ve realized Key Club, in a way, does make keys. The club opens doors to endless amount of opportunities. Whether the opportunity be helping the local animal shelter or leading the community, Key Club has changed my high school experience. Being a leader was not natural for me. As a child, I was a clear…

The author I have chosen is F. Scott Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald wrote Tender is the Night and The Great Gatsby. The Great Gatsby is a prominent American classic that is enjoyed by most. In The Great Gatsby, Fitzgerald ties in many themes such as the hope for the unreachable depicted in the green light, and the corruption of the 1920s. In Tender is the Night, Fitzgerald uses themes such as love, betrayal, and deceit. The reason why I chose Fitzgerald is because in his novels he ties in a plentiful…

not lonely and isolated from anyone. You belong” (Fitzgerald, n.d). Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald was known as the voice of a lost generation. His quote illustrates his uncanny ability to write about pressing issues seen in the nineteen twenties. Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald, better known as F. Scott Fitzgerald was an American writer that is still regarded as one of the greatest authors of the twentieth century. I have chosen F. Scott Fitzgerald as the topic of this paper because I would argue…

had the profound influence and deep perspective in writing as F. Scott Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald captured the spirit of the American Dream in his writing and truly revitalized American literature. Despite F. Scott Fitzgerald’s disappointing upbringing, wild adult life, and tumultuous downfall, he is considered one of the most influential and profound authors of all time and is still celebrated globally to this day. Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1896. Fitzgerald…

Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald, better known as F. Scott Fitzgerald, was a famous American novelist and short story writer. Named after his famous relative Francis Scott Key who was famous for writing the "Star Spangled-Banner", F. Scott Fitzgerald was considered to be one of the greatest writers during the twentieth-century. However, Fitzgerald was not always as famous as he is now. Like most authors, there were many struggles in his career. His stories were usually turned down the first time,…

short time” (Oxford Dictionary). But in more sociologic terms, the term young is also known as youth. The Dictionary of Sociology defines youth as something that is a label and is not something that is simply the biological condition of being young (Scott and Marshall, 2009). It is an expression that is used to cover certain phases of life, from early infancy to young adulthood and the transition from young adulthood to adulthood itself.…

Directed Self Placement In the articles, Homelessness Kills by Jan Gurley and Facts for College Students from the National Coalition for the Homeless they highlight the crucial issue of homelessness in San Francisco, as well as the nation. The fact of the matter, each of them state, is that simply ignoring the problem and not taking action toward the rising epidemic will only result in further damage to communities. Throughout both articles the authors emphasize the causes and the reasons as to…

A husband sent to Rikers Island jail, and a protruding belly with another baby on the way, Belgica is $5,000 in debt from rent. In New York City, she had just lost her job in February and is being taken to court by her landlord. Her next option is to go to a homeless shelter, where it costs the city $100 a night to provide for one family. In one year, New York City spends $870 million that goes towards emergency beds. On average, many families will be without a home for 415 nights . The rise of…

Leonardo Da Vinci’s Scientific Contributions to the World By: Kimia Leonardo Da Vinci was an extremely important sculptor, artist, scientist, engineer, architect, and, most of all, inventor. He is often referred to as a “Renaissance Man”, which is someone that is extremely skillful and knowledgable in many different areas, and someone who is very versatile and well-rounded. He lived during the period of Renaissance in Europe, which was the period of time that marked the revival of art and…