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    red-and-white Georgian Colonial mansion, overlooking the bay” (6). The house exceeded Nick’s expectation of where Tom would live, because he did not expect it to be so sophisticated. This description is ironic to Tom’s personality because it is described as cheerful, when later in the novel it is revealed how cruel Tom can be towards Daisy or Myrtle. Later in the night, Tom also goes on to explain in his narcissistic view how he is aware his house is seen as better to those across the bay,…

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    3.0 Land Stewardship 3.1 Official Plan – Goals and Objectives A reoccurring goal in the Official Plan of the Town of Collingwood is to determine objectives for land use, transportation, servicing and community improvement policies while taking into account social, economic, and environmental constraints on the physical growth of the town. The aim is to create and sustain the best possible living environment for all, including present, future, and visiting people, while developing a pattern for…

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    of their birth. In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby, a young man in his early twenties moves to a neighborhood on Long Island New York called West Egg. Once there he soon meets his cousin Daisy and her husband, Tom, who live across the bay in East Egg, the poignantly richer side of the two eggs. He also meets his new neighbor, Jay Gatsby, who is best known for his secret life and massive extravagant parties thrown every weekend like clockwork. Between Nick and many other characters,…

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    This win was a result of Sherman taking the city of Atlanta, and also Union victories at Mobile Bay and Shenandoah Valley. These wins helped gain the northern support for backing the war effort, and also won Lincoln’s reelection. 3. The war of exhaustion impacted both the Confederate military and also southern civilians. The Union put fear into…

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    Essay: Symbolism behind Jay Gatsby’s material possessions: Francis Scott’s Fitzgerald’s novel “The Great Gatsby” is riddled with symbolism which is portrayed in Gatsby’s material possessions in an array of ways. His mansion for example symbolizes the contaminative effect money can have on individuals. One of the most unique qualities about the symbolism within the novel, is in it’s approach and how it is utterly incorporated into the plot and structure; only with a thorough analysis, can we…

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    A reliable narrator is one who documents a story with accuracy and precision, leaving out their own personal opinions, omitting no details and showing no bias. In The Great Gatsby, published by F. Scott Fitzgerald in 1925, narrator Nick Carraway participates in and records the story of a disillusioned Gatsby and his transcending of the class structure to win the love of Daisy. In spite of Nick’s declaration of a judgement-free character, he makes racist and classist evaluations of others for…

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    to the readers how wealthy the Buchanans are, “.. on a warm windy evening I drove over to East Egg to see two old friends whom I scarcely knew at all. Their house was even more elaborate than I expected, a cheerful red and white Georgian Colonial mansion overlooking the bay” (Fitzgerald 10-11). Nick states, “Why they came East I don’t know. They had spent a year in France for no particular reason, and then drifted here and there unrestfully wherever people played polo and were rich together”…

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    windows. Hinged-French style doors complement most traditional styles, like the three mentioned about. And, as long as you stick to a clean, time-honored, traditional color palette and window grille layout, you can install casement, double-hung, and bay/bow configurations in your traditional home. If you install transoms above your fixed windows and replacement patio door or plan to add side-lights, try to mimic the grille pattern, too, as this will have a “balancing effect,” even though the…

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    considerate of the mishap and the manager kindly gave discounted our bill. Adrift Restaurant This recent restaurant certainly delivers when it comes to, its gorgeous view, ambiance, and esthetics. Located in Clarkes Court Boatyard and Marina, Woburn Bay, Adrift Restaurant has claimed my heart. A gem I yearn to have for my soul enjoyment and leisure. Another lunch date ushered me into the tender arms of this contemporary restaurant. Umpteen times I've driven past the entrance to the marina,…

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    hurt. That explains why he made the sacrifice and pushed them away. On the opposite side, the Buchanan 's house located in East Egg is home to the more prominent established wealth families. The Buchanan 's house a "red and white Georgian Colonial mansion overlooking the bay"(Fitzgerald 11) with its "wine-colored rugs"(Fitzgerald 13) is just as impressive as Gatsby 's house but much more low-key. Their stable wealth represents the exact opposite of…

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