This Side of Paradise

F. Scott Fitzgerald uses characterization of Gatsby to further develop the theme that deceit comes in many different forms. Gatsby is telling Nick about what type of businesses that he used to work in that led him to his present wealth. Gatsby said, ¨I was in the drug business and then I was in the oil business, but I'm not in either one now¨ (Fitzgerald 80). Gatsby states that he achieved his wealth through the drug and oil businesses. However, it's not exactly known on whether he's being…

The incredible novel, The Great Gatsby, written by F. Scott Fitzgerald changed literary history. It’s timeless story is felt through all people and cultures, no matter the time period. Not only is this novel a work of art, but so is the 2013 movie adaption directed by Baz Luhrmann. Luhrmann is able to capture the character's’ essence like no other. F. Scott Fitzgerald has a style of writing that engulfs the reader into his world of parties and the American Dream. He uses tools such as imagery,…

so many people that were fake people in this story, and you know what makes me mad? Like why? They had a good life but they have to have more then they need. The characters I am going to relate to this is Gatsby, Tom and Daisy. Gatsby was a big fake I mean he didn’t have the right name that he told to others but such a good guy at the same time, maybe that’s what people got tripped up by that he was such a nice guy but actually he had a mad and crazy side and when him and Daisy left each other…

associated them with different feelings. F. Scott Fitzgerald uses this in his novel The Great Gatsby to improve the story by adding to the atmosphere of the imagery aspect of the story. Gatsby is a man who was not born into wealth, but acquired it. He fell in love with Daisy, a girl who caused him to seek out this American Dream that he achieved five years later. Fitzgerald uses the colors white, yellow, gray, blue, and green to enhance this story of prosperity and longing. White was used…

Gatsby's lavish parties for the first time, he encounters Gatsby also for the first time. Nick focuses on Gatsby’s smile, because it is one of those “rare smiles” “full of eternal reassurance” that “understood you the way you want to be understood.” This sets Jay Gatsby apart as someone who is very alluring and special. Nick illustrates how Gatsby’s smile is something that no one else in the world possesses and once Gatsby smiles at you it seems as if he has chosen you out of “the whole external…

The Great Gatsby Gruesome Differences Many years there have been inspirational books that have been made into movies, some are impressive while some are appalling. While Baz Luhrmann's depiction of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby was a magnificent one, it had its flaws. They both shared many similarities and differences with the characters, the setting, and the symbols. The symbol the green light-- that is at the end of the Buchanan's dock-- is portrayed differently between the novel…

Everyone wants to be successful. The “American dream” is to become filthy rich. In the 1800’s it was much more difficult to become a millionaire. However, a select few conquered this achievement. Andrew Carnegie was one of these select few. He became one of the first “captains of industry” in America. Being successful, Andrew Carnegie made his fortune by living out his dream in the growing nation. Andrew Carnegie was born on November 25, 1835. He was born in Dunfermline, Scotland. He was proud…

The Great Gatsby is a novel which connects many factors in order to represent its themes and characters. Some of the most significant factors are the various settings of the story. In this novel, the settings are important because they reflect the personalities of some characters, tie closely to the American dream due to their proximity to New York, and suggest certain themes throughout the story. The majority of the settings in the story have characters who identify closely with them. In the…

main characters are Gatsby, Nick, Tom, Daisy, Myrtle, George, and Jordan. This novel take place in New York during the Jazz Era. Some events due take place in the East Egg or West Egg. The narrator of this story is Nick Carraway. When Nick moved to New York City to persuade his dreams, he enjoyed being with his Gatsby and the Buchanan's. Nick was the character that introduced Daisy and Gatsby to each other again. After this event the main conflict was created because of the affairs. Gatsby a…

top of the social ladder. Nora’s desire to obtain high social status accompanied with her willingness to go to extreme measures to achieve this status wreak havoc upon her marriage and family, and ultimately display her thirst for control. Due to her desperation to have authority, Nora takes extreme measures to achieve a sense of superiority. Ibsen portrays this through…