Herod the Great

for the sole purpose of recuperating the one thing that ever made him feel alive – Daisy. Gatsby lied, cheated, and took part in organized crime, so what can possibly him great, you may ask. Well, in my opinion, Gatsby’s never-ending optimism, simplicity of heart, and power to make his dreams into reality is what makes him “Great”. In reality, Gatsby never cared for the glamorous parties, the nice clothes, or the fast cars. Acquiring these luxuries were only important to him because he felt…

realistic characterization. For instance, Slim "a tall man...moved with a majesty only achieved by royalty and master craftsmen....There was a gravity in his manner and a quiet so profound that all talk stopped when he spoke. His authority was so great that his word was taken on any subject..."(Steinbeck, 33). Steinbeck portrayed Slim as God. Steinbeck spent an entire page describing Slim 's physique and indicated that Slim is unique. Slim was someone whom receives respect from others and is the…

economy weakened and unemployment skyrocketed. Now as to whether the crash was the case of the great depression is still strongly debatable. Since the great depression happened after the 1929 stock market crash, many people blamed it for the economic collapse. Some held President Hoover responsible, others targeted the brokers, bankers, and businessmen. Others still say that the cause of the great depression could not be credited to one individual or to a group of people. It seems unlikely…

She was born into money and married into it. On Daisy’s weeding day she got a letter saying that Gatsby had not died in the war. At first reading it she did not want to marry Tom but she got herself drunk and did it. Daisy main reason for marrying Tom was for his money. When Gatsby again comes into Daisy’s life she dreams that they might be together again. It cannot happen though, Daisy is of old money and Gatsby is of new money. There are also of different social classes. Daisy will really only…

This concluded that the genre of people that were approaching were of a higher class than most who possess riches and elegant garments that they could flaunt amongst others. It?s as if they were dressing up for a Halloween party. Their garments were immense and ostentatious so people could recognize who they were and they could at least have the attention on them for few minutes. If their outfit was excessive, then the rest of their attire had to be fit to a tee, including their hair, nails,…

Jay would stare into the green light on the Buchanan's dock endlessly while reaching for it. While Gatsby is reaching for this light, which represents the past when he was in a happy relationship with Daisy, he is unaware of the consequences that are created from his absent-minded choices that he takes to win back Daisy. For example Jay takes the blame for a murder, throws giant parties, gets involved in bootlegging, and most importantly becomes someone he isn't deep down all to impress a girl…

They "display the basest elements of nature... and lack all sensitivity, all compassion for those more helpless and weaker in mind and body than they are" (Johnson 16). Curley is extremely competitive, a trait that is evident in his desire to prove himself in a fight with Lennie and in his constantly asking where his wife is, as if he is competing with the other workers for her or demonstrating his "ownership" of her. Jealousy consumes him, and he lives as if he is subject to Darwin's theory of…

In the 1930s, migrant workers George and Lennie take new jobs on a farm in California bucking barley for the ranch owner and his son. In the beginning, George and Lennie discuss their past and how they have come this farm; they have come from the north where Lennie did something bad and forced the two to flee. After they arrived at the ranch, they begin their work and in the process meet the other characters; some they manage to befriend and others become enemies. The duo encounter the boss’s…

Europe in geometry and language. Alexander the Great was also a great historian that arose in this time period. He fought for his land and led his troops into the Persian Empire to defend their territory. Another historical figure who arose in this period is Archimedes. Archimedes was very widely known in math and science. He conducted many famous experiments and was one of the last known great scientists in ancient Greece. Archimedes had many great theories and discoveries in geometry and math…

This wealth was put into the royal treasury which became important for financial administration and storage of wealth. Darius followed Lydian tradition and minted coins gold coins “darics” and silver coins “sigloi”, stamped with insignia. He also introduced a new weight, the “karsha”, in the shape of a pyramidion. The standardization of weights and measures and the introduction of coinage was effective in facilitating imperial trade and provided flexibility in the exchange of goods throughout…