Ginevra King

Symbolism is used to express the deeper meaning of something that seems ordinary, and often times they contribute to the novel on a significant basis. In The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the use of symbolism is prevalent throughout the novel. One of the most important symbols that appears frequently in this literature are the eyes of T.J. Eckleburg. There are many reasons as to why they exist. Because this book includes many aspects of the nineteen-twenties American Dream, this symbol…

We go through life, wanting more and more. We merely seem to be unsatisfied with what we have and commonly makes us wish for a life of wealth. Money aids in having you sustain a more luxurious way of life but that doesn 't mean it brings happiness. Many people migrated to the U.S. in hopes of getting more opportunities and make more money. Although this comes with a huge cost because people believe that accumulating more money means being happier. This is a huge lie and will be analysed through…

Excess, irresponsibility, and carelessness can often be shown in the world of wealthy America where a blurred line between riches and morality exists. Former U.S. Congressman, Clare Boothe Luce said, “Money can’t buy happiness, but it can make you awfully comfortable while you are being miserable,” (Clare Boothe Luce). Boothe brings attention to how money has its benefits, but also brings out the worst in people. In The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald criticizes the selfish and immoral…

The American Dream promises equality, opportunity and happiness to those insistent on its pursual. However, F. Scott Fitzgerald contradicts this claim in his masterpiece The Great Gatsby, as he uses symbolism in order to portray the inability to achieve the American Dream and the corruption incited in its pursuit. Thus, Fitzgerald uses the symbol of the green light in order to represent the American Dream and Gatsby’s futile quest of this ideal. He also uses the valley of ashes to communicate…

Ethan Couch, Juvenile Court and Affluenza Arkansas Technical University Ozark Campus - Christopher Rambo Charlotte Waterman Ethan Couch, Juvenile Court and Affluenza Ethan couch became infamous at the age of 16. He was the son of millionaires Fred and Tonya couch, a Burleson Texas. on June 15, 2013 Ethan and some friends, we're drinking and partying unsupervised at the second residence of Tonya and Fred couch. Ethan and his friends decided to leave. Ethan, while driving his truck while…

“Death of a Salesman” by Arthur Miller Ambition scours free in America. During the 1950’s, the reputation of the American people became reliant on strength and determination to procure dreams. Arthur Miller’s book, “Death of a Salesman”, shrouded the contemptuous nature of a family living their dreams, revealing the truth and phenomena behind the cloaked society, where everyone is xerox copies of each other. Coming home every day from work, Willy Loman, in the comfort of his wife Linda, does…

Six Degrees of Separation Paper Analysis Six Degrees of Separation focuses on the conflict between Paul, a skilled con artist, and three wealthy families in New York. Louisa and Flan Kittredge are the first family that is visited by Paul by showing up late at night with a wound from a knife. The Kittredges’ hurriedly help the young man as Paul explains that he is a friend of the family’s children in college. He tells stories about the family that only someone that would be close to the children…

People could change no matter who they are. In the novel, The First Stone written by Don Aker, there is a boy who is uncaring towards others, but shows why he deserves a second chance. Throughout the novel Reef, the main character, shows how he changed his personality. He showed that when he got the right treatment, he turned into a different person. He has also changed his actions and who he will become. Reef has changed from someone who does not care about others, to someone who puts others'…

Throughout history and even today, thoughtless traditions, selfishness, and greed have taken great place in society. It is noticeable in the racism and sexism that is lived today, in the wealthy trying to take over and try to take anything they want not thinking of the consequences, and in the many thoughtless traditions that even though they should be stopped, many are blinded by the repetition of it that they do not notice what they are actually doing. Such as these examples are what we…

Glen Jeansonne prefaces his book Messiah of the Masses: Huey P. Long and the Great Depression by stating that he believes Huey P. Long was largely misunderstood. Jeansonne feels that Long is frequently studied out of context and he attempts to provide that context for the reader. He insists that Huey was a man of “great abilities and tragic flaws,” who was neither entirely good nor evil (xi). Except for this introductory passage, Jeansonne provides no other personal opinions of Long, only the…