The Great Unknown

During what had seemed like the end for most families life stock of money, most families got very depressed and went into poverty and this time of the world was no laughing matter and the name of this time was called “The Great Depression”. During The Great Depression everyone was in deep trouble , even people that were rich , and especially farmers. The reason Farmers and rich people got it the worst is because most rich people would put their money in the bank and then farmers would go to the…

not the years in your life that count. It`s the life in your years” (Thompson 15). In The Great Gatsby, Fitzgerald portrays memories and the past in several different manners. History is full of tales of woe and of glory. It allows us to enjoy our triumphs and learn from our sorrows. It empowers us to lead a life of improvement and to reach the peak of our performance. Whether or not something is great does not determine the value of it; value comes from what we learned from it and the…

proper national release because, in major theaters, they were blocked-booked by big studios. Despite the opposition, Welles has become a great hero of a French film critic’s main film festival supported by independent filmmakers. All witnesses have opinions, but sometimes opinions do not agree. Although the movie stands in front of them, it cannot ignore the great achievements. 2) In “70 years of Citizen Kane,” the article is about movie’s effects. The New York Times, who debuted in 1941,…

Loneliness of mice and men Not all People have the same opportunities like others. Some people are born with wealth . While others are force to work their way up 10 times as hard especially in the 1930 ,when the americans are suffering from the great depression. In the novel of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck witch is set in california during this time witch the story is set on a ranch ,where the characters and the hardships away from home. Through the characters Crook, Candy, and…

“There are some things that money cannot buy. Like manners, morals, and integrity” -Unknown. The novel, The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, written in the 1920’s was an extravagant era where many people focused on immoral behaviors. The main character Nick, who lives in West Egg, New York visits East Egg, New York; the place where the rich live. He expresses the way people live carelessly without remorse, and emphasizes the lack of values society has. Fitzgerald supports the idea of moral…

The Europeans set sail to the land of the unknown with their minds set upon this idea of a new chance in life, a rebirth. This second opportunity given to help achieve their dreams. They entered a land of fresh greenness symbolizing their rebirth. Their desire to be successful in life is what drove these people to constantly work hard through the rain and pain. These Europeans came to fulfill the American Dream. The American Dream, what was once such a powerful idea, instilled in American…

the pursuit of happiness has taught me many lessons that I will carry throughout my life. The literature that I’ve read this year has molded the way that I see life and the factors that I consider while making decisions. I’ve learned to never The Great Gatsby has taught me to do whatever makes you happy regardless of what others think. Fitzgerald makes Daisy and Tom seem reckless, ignorant, and selfish, when in reality they’re just doing what makes them happy. “Tom’s got some woman in New York”…

pretends to be someone who he is not, is oddly mysterious, and is completely desperate and unreasonable when it comes to his relationship with Daisy Buchanan . In the novel, The Great Gatsby, written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, Jay Gatsby is considered to be a great man, but in actuality, Jay gatsby is the opposite of great. Great is defined as notable, remarkable, exceptionally outstanding; and important; highly significant or consequential. Throughout the novel, Jay Gatsby pretends to be someone…

literature in the form of books, movies and television. The pair can take on everyday tasks or go on extreme adventures into the great unknown. Some pairs are unconventional and others are a match made in heaven. George and Lennie may not seem like a common pair but throughout John Steinbeck's novel, Of Mice and Men, the duo grows even closer throughout their adventure of the Great Depression. As they develop into the characters they are, they also grow closer together. Without each other, who…

Selfish Love “…just tell him the truth – that you never loved him – and it’s all wiped out forever.” This was a quote from Jay Gatsby pleading Daisy Buchanan to declare that she never loved her husband, Tom Buchanan. In the novel “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald, it’s very debatable who the most self-centered character of the story was. It could be Tom, who just used Daisy has a safety net for when his side relationships failed, or it could be Gatsby who wanted Daisy all to himself…