Henry H. Arnold

Classic literature is timeless as the characters in The Great Gatsby have identical values and attitudes towards particular themes and ideas in their society as we do today and will continue to no matter when you pick up this novel. The Great Gatsby written by F.Scott Fitzgerald in 1925 tells the story in 1922 through the eyes of Nick Caraway. Set in West Egg, New York Nick tells the story of how his extremely wealthy neighbour Jay Gatsby sets out to win back his former girlfriend Daisy Buchanan…

There are so many actions and occurrences in the world that happen every day it can be hard to keep track of them, among these ‘things” are problems or issues. Most people know in their head what they consider a “problem” or “issue” but many of the personal definitions are at least a little bit different in some way. There are some characteristics that help to categorize any problem, it can be a large problem or a small one, it can involve one person or many, it can be long lasting or short…

Jay Gatsby and Willy Loman both clearly provide us with an insight into a failed dream. In both of these stories the characters present us with their views of the American dream. To most the American dream is the idea that we will achieve prosperity and happiness and that we will fulfill all of our wishes. Each of the stories presents us with a unique scenario and a dream that relates only to that character. Some similarities are evident in both of these stories like, a failed dream and the…

In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, Tom Buchanan is forced to compete with Jay Gatsby for his own wife’s love and life-long commitment. In the novel, Tom is able to win and retain Daisy’s love by intimidating her, publicly portraying Gatsby as a criminal who cannot be trusted, and finally, by dismissing Gatsby’s love and making it seem illegitimate. Through these methods, Tom crushes Gatsby’s dream and is able to convince Daisy to remain his faithful wife. Tom tries to convince Daisy…

There are many debatable issues over which people base their opinions. Human beings are made to have their own personal views on different ideologies and practices; no one ideology can fight against all other views and say that factually and morally their way of viewing things in life is the only right way. In the novel, The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, Fitzgerald illustrates the concept of the American dream. Through the use of characters like Jay Gatsby, Nick Carraway, Tom and Daisy…

Jay Gatsby: A Commentary on Greed The novel, The Great Gatsby, contains several full and dynamic characters, that represent more than just a person within a story, they also express Fitzgerald’s opinions. Jay Gatsby, the main character in the book, aids Fitzgerald’s commentary on the toxic greed that comes through the acquisition of wealth, amongst other things. Looking at Gatsby’s behavior, past, and hopes, provides a lense that accentuates the detrimental effects of the many different types of…

Fitzgerald, F. Scott. The Great Gatsby. New York: Scribners Macmillan, 1988. Print. Is Gatsby a Christ figure? Why or why not? Jay Gatsby, to me, is a Christ figure. According to Nick’s first description of Gatsby, “there was something gorgeous about him” and that Gatsby had “heightened sensitivity to the promises of life” (2). Jesus Christ most definitely has these attributes because many people see Christ as beautiful and he is the way to eternal life. Gatsby also had many followers just…

Similarly, Blanche tried to adapt to society, but was faced with the rejection of society and her own family. Blanche DuBois travels to New Orleans to live with her sister, to run away from all the rumours and her past life back in Laurel. One night, Blanche questions Stella by asking and admitting, “Stella! What have you heard about me?... You haven’t heard any unkind gossip about me?... Honey, there was a good deal of talk in Laurel” (Williams 78).” Due to the fact that Blanche brought up this…

Only a Dream As provocative and as lethal as Snow White’s poison apple, the American dream is a running theme in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s, “The Great Gatsby.” Jay Gatsby, the peculiar main character, represents both the beauty and reality of the American dream. Gatsby’s character uncovers the true corruption behind the dazzling opulence of the twenties. Throughout the novel, Fitzgerald makes thoughtful and often critical observations about the impossibility of the American dream. The American dream…

“We live in a box of space and time. Movies are windows in its walls. They allow us to enter other minds, not simply in the sense of identifying with the characters, although that is an important part of it, but by seeing the world as another person sees it.” - Roger Ebert. Each and everyone of us love movies, whether it’s romantic or thriller. We have been touched by movies or relate to movies, which is why we hold them close to us. But for a movie to catch our attention, it has to have the…