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In the novel, The Great Gatsby, it is clear that Nick Caraway has a high opinion of Jay Gatsby. Nick sees how far Jay Gatsby has came. He started life poor. Yet, Gatsby sculpted an identity for himself. One who everyone knows , admires , and respects. When Nick first saw Jay Gatsby he talked about his smile and how gorgeous it was and that it was one of a kind. Nick thinks so high-minded of Jay Gatsby because of his background stories , all the rumors Nick hears from the people , and all Jay did…

In this specific selection of The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald uses figurative language, diction, and a dominate impression, to portray the growing tension of the climax, the common themes of the American dream, and loving commitments failing. In the beginning of this passage, Tom is taken back by Gatsby announcing that Daisy never loved him but loved Gatsby for the past five years. Throughout this scene Fitzgerald uses figurative language to reference Daisy and Tom’s relationship…

The Great Gatsby Chapter 1: Nick Caraway, the narrator who is recalling memories from about a year ago, moves from the Midwest to West Egg, Long Island for the American Dream. While he tries to make his way as a bond salesman, he rents a quaint house next door to a mansion which, it turns out, belongs to Mr.Gatsby. In the community of East Egg lives Daisy Buchanan, Nick's cousin, and her husband, Tom. While at East Egg Nick meets Miss. Baker and learns of important details. Such as that Tom…

The importance of color in The Great Gatsby by, F Scott. Fitzgerald is vital to notice because without these different colors the meaning and symbolism within this book would be diminished. The idea of hope is present all throughout the novel. Each individual color gives a common reassurance of hope in some aspect. Throughout the novel the most significant colors to take note of are green, grey, and yellow. All these colors have their different symbolisms and metaphors within the book to hearten…

In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, many individuals take for granted the hard work and devotion others do to make them happy and satisfied. Fitzgerald reveals the bitter truth about relationships in the 1920’s because back then, wealth is what keeps a relationship from failing. A common similarity between many characters in the novel is hurting and betraying the ones who care for them in order to get what they want. Myrtle Wilson deceives her hard working husband, George, by having an…

In The Great Gatsby, the party in New York City is not only a show of carelessness common with that time period, but also is a defining event for many characters in the novel. This scene in the book shows Nick, Tom, Myrtle, Myrtle’s sister, and a couple named McKee partying in Tom’s apartment reserved for his affair with Myrtle. Nick states that this party is the second time he has been drunk in his lifetime. The party continues with excessive drinking and repulsive conversation until Tom…

Nick Caraway leaves the Midwest and comes to New York city in the spring of 1922, where in this time period drinking alcohol was prohibited, but that didn't stop the bootleggers and underground clubs. While chasing his dream Nick finds himself living, behind the infamous Jay Gatsby. Nick makes the acquaintance of Gatsby, and is quickly drawn into a love triangle between his mysterious neighbor and his wealthy cousin, Daisy Buchanan (Carey Mulligan), who lives just across the bay with…

Jordan Baker in The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a misleading woman. Throughout the book we see Jordan with different actions that makes us see how she can be a two sided women. She seems to be one person at a point in time but then changes at another. Jordan can be said to be a liar and a gossip girl but is also a beautiful woman. Many points come up in the story that give evidence of Jordans lies, gossip and her beauty. The evidence shows more about her actions and personality.…

This passage exemplifies the two themes, dreams and the past, and gives a deep characterization of Jay Gatsby. Specifically, Fitzgerald uses strong and meaningful word choice when he uses the words “orgastic” and “recedes.” This exemplifies the fact that the future can be intensely exciting, but as each day is completed, one day is taken away from the future. Soon enough, the future will have passed. Gatsby attempted to build a future based on his past; however, he was not successful. While he…

In Barbara Joyce’s paper, she explains feminist theory borrows ideas from ideological, sociological, and philosophical theories, but a feminist lens specifically discusses sexism and the rights of women. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald portrays Nick Carraway’s views of the 1920s, the world around him, and the people he talks to. Some of the people he talks to are the Buchanans, Daisy and Tom. Daisy is seen by many readers as a stupid, selfish, and subservient character, but she truly…