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In the novel, “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald uses conflict to reveal that opportunism and confidence is always available to achieve the American Dream. However the most significant one relates to the conflict of having the American Dream. The desire for the lifestyle of the rich and famous is what seduces Myrtle into having an affair with Tom. This shows how the one reason she wants to be with Tom, is because he represents the life of the “rich and famous". When Myrtle first got…

In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby”, many literary devices are used throughout the book. He uses them to convey deeper meanings of his novel as well as to make the text more interesting. Three of the most commonly used literary devices used are symbolism, allegory, and tone. Throughout the book we see the story unfold with the help of these literary devices. Symbolism is when an object represents something different than what it actually is. The Great Gatsby is full of symbolism. For…

Ambition is defined as “a strong desire to do or to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.” Ambition is a vital component for achieving success. Without ambition, prosperity is remarkably arduous. Ambition drives one to work hard, take risks, and do what is necessary to pursue their dreams. The Great Gatsby, written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is set in the time period of the 1920s. The novel accentuates the theme of ambition and the “American Dream.” A prominent…

In “The Great Gatsby and the Obscene Word” Barbara Will discusses the implications of the scene at the end of the novel where Nick erases an illegible, obscene word from the steps of Gatsby’s now empty house. While this scene may seem insignificant, it serves as a metaphor for Nick erasing all of Gatsby’s past wrongdoings since at the end of the novel he was thought to be a good person, despite being a bootlegger and a criminal. This obscene word is also supposed to represent how Gatsby came to…

The flashback to Gatsby’s past with Dan Cody holds immense significance, as it gives background information and develops Gatsby as a character. Gatsby discloses his past to Nick, focusing on the great influence of millionaire Dan Cody on his life. Predominantly, the scene highlights Gatsby's key attributes to his success. In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby and Baz Luhrmann’s film adaptation of the novel, numerous literary and cinematic techniques are implemented to convey patience and…

The Great Gatsby, a novel By F. Scott Fitzgerald, is a love story embedded in Nick Carraways tale of life living in West Egg. Though the entire book is narrated by Nick, it is sometimes forgotten that he is present in certain scenes. As the story starts to play out the reader is able to see the importance of Nick’s role and how his eyes reveal the leitmotifs present. Not only does the amount of leitmotifs shown increase as the story develops but the significance of the leitmotifs also becomes…

Marcus Aurelius, once said that “Time is a sort of river of passive events, and strong is its current; no sooner is a thing brought to sight than it is swept by and another takes place, and this too will be swept away.” This holds true because in the novel, The Great Gatsby, time is rapidly moving from event to event meaning that time does not stop. Throughout the novel the main protagonist ,Gatsby, does not seem to be able to catch up to the present time of the novel. F.Scott Fitzgerald, a…

The Great Gatsby is a novel about the “Roaring Twenties” and how people wanted to achieve the “American Dream.” Fitzgerald uses many different elements to describe the destruction of the American Dream. Symbolism is used as a key element throughout the novel to add complexity and suspense, requiring the reader to decipher what is meant and put the symbolism into context. Fitzgerald’s major uses of symbolism are the green light, the Valley of Ashes, and the eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckelburg. The…

In the Great Gatsby, Nick is an omniscient narrator as he is the primary method Fitzgerald uses to provide the readers with information about all the characters in the novel whilst also possibly suggesting some of Fitzgerald’s own personality and potentially hazardous opinions. Yet, Nick is an intelligent character with an idealistic viewpoint as he prides himself on being honest and trustworthy but throughout the course of the novel the self diagnosed judgement to ‘reserve all judgements, a…

Underestimated Dreams In Bodega Dreams by Ernesto Quinonez takes place in Spanish Harlem, here we see a kid named Julio who is Puerto Rican and half Ecuadorian. Julio is a good friend with Sapo; Sapo always defends Julio no matter what. Julio gets into many fights, which got him the name Chino that was a painter who did the Rest In Peace Frames. As they grew up Chino ended up with a girl named Blanca who was a church girl. Blanca is the best in Chino’s life giving the positive influence like…