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upset, she makes “a strained sound” and “beg[i]n[s] to cry stormily” (92). Fitzgerald deliberately chooses to include the “strained sound” she makes, alluding to frantic caws sirens make when they grow desperate or despondent. The author continues this comparison as she “beg[i]n[s] to cry, ” doing so “stormily.” The diction Fitzgerald uses alludes to the sea-based monsters. Even her name, Daisy Fay, is reminiscent of the “flower[y]” island of the sirens in the source of the myth—The Odyssey…

American dream. The Great Gatsby is a novel which reflects what happened to the American Dream in the 1920’s, in this time period this idea was corrupted for many people. The American dream caused corruption but has also caused destruction. Myrtle, Gatsby and Daisy have all been destroyed by the dream. The utter desire for a luxurious life is what makes Myrtle want to have an affair with Tom. This decision comes into between her marriage with George, which leads to her death. Myrtle always had…

At last he looked over to Nancy and a big smile broke out across his face, "We meet again my little mouse. You put on some weight." He said. Nancy gave the best look of hate and disgust that she could manage back towards him and showed no other reaction as she fought with her thoughts of just killing him. "Quiet Vogt. We've got a lot to talk about you and I," Jack said. Vogt turned back to him, "And who might you be? Aside from the person who rudely interrupted my night?" Suddenly a cat…

His pleas of innocence go unheard in front of the power of the press. Here Hitchcock gives a dig at the fourth estate. The film has in its background the cold war fear and anti-communist witch hunt. Hitchcock in his back of mind might have had this typical American condition-the anxiety, fear etc. Hitchcock himself was interested in the…

This book was a very eye opening boo that has made me realize that everyone goes through this at some point. Although times may be tough keep fighting and do not hold everything in. The main theme of this book is depression. In the book Boy Meets Depression Kevin Breel talks about his life as a child. He explains that he was awkward as a kid and although he did not want to act like it on the outside he was what today’s society considers a loser. As He kept growing he began noticing the little…

The American Dream of a Salesman Tragedy The American Dream is connected to becoming rich and the ability to achieve everything if one only works hard enough to achieve success and prosperity (Michels). The view of Willy Loman as a tragic hero affects the American Dream because she was persuaded, as that was the way to achieve a better life by living the dream. Willy Loman along with the rest of the characters believes that they will find success with the American Dream through there likable…

he also tied the sleeves and trouser legs in linen, which looked like a martial artist. It is quite true. He always wears in a red headband with writing “The Hero” (义者) which is made by himself. Papyrus is not quiet but obtrusive in the group, so this let people feel him in the ways of confidence and innocence. He didn’t have some close friends ever, because he likes to talk about his dreams with others in unfiltered ways, which let others felt unrealistic. However, in the Peach Blossom Village…

fame with the arrival of the post-war age, Scott Fitzgerald has continued as the most consistent and entertaining performer. Short stories, novels and a play have followed with steady uniformity since he developed the philosophy of the flapper with "This Side of Paradise." With astute reflection and comicality, he recounted the Jazz Age. Now he has bid adieu to his flappers-perhaps due to maturity - and is writing of the older sisters that have married. However, matrimony has not altered their…

disillusionment with the world they came back to. A young adult in the Midwest believed that he had an exceptionally promising future. He attended boarding school, but he found himself not knowing what he wanted with his life. In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel, This Side of Paradise, Amory Blaine spends his life in and out of schools, trying to find what he wants in life. He then moves back to Minneapolis and has a reencounter…

Success I believe what Oprah is attempting to convey to people is that we often times perceive events in our lives as occurring due to luck, a concept we use when things happen in our lives that either, inspire happiness or produce sadness. Often times people use luck as a means of justifying the events that have happened to them causing them to arrive at their current situation. The most commonly viewed use of luck is a coin toss, usually used to determine the outcome of a yes or no question.…