Jay Gatsby, born James Gatz, the son of poor farmers, “sprang from his platonic conception of himself” (Fitzgerald 98). Thanks to a job on millionaire Dan Cody’s yacht, Jay was inspired to change his way of life. Despite his mysterious past, including rumours that he killed a man, Gatsby was in every way a tragic hero. After meeting a beautiful girl named Daisy in Louisville, […]

In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s, The Great Gatsby, the violent situations that occur reveal the true personalities and feelings of many of the characters. To begin, Tom and Myrtle are discussing whether Myrtle has the right to mention Daisy’s name and Myrtle annoyingly repeated “Daisy”. This outraged Tom. “Making a short deft movement, Tom Buchanan broke her nose with his open hand… Then there were bloody […]

Great gatsby Character He had an overzealous need for He lost daisy because of his eagerness for money and would sacrifice anything to get it, Daisy Buchanan. Expects. Marriage issues/ Selfish people to “jump through hoops” for him Jordan Baker. Falls for another guy.  Nick leaves and never returns. Myrtle Wilson distressed in wanting to She uses adultery to try and enhance her life to […]

In the novel ‘The Great Gatsby’ by F. Scott Fitzgerald there is a definite turning point. The turning point in ‘The Great Gatsby’ happens in Chapter Seven, in the Plaza hotel in New York City. This is when Gatsby’s American Dream starts to crumble around him because Tom has unearthed the truth about Gatsby’s wealth and causes Daisy to run back to Tom. Even though […]

Figurative Language: Foreshadowing is used in this. When Jordan says this it foreshadows on the accident Of Daisy hitting Myrtle. 3) “Some time toward midnight Tom Buchanan and Mrs.. Wilson stood face to face in impassioned voices whether Mrs.. Wilson had any right to mention Daisy name. “Daisy! Daisy! Daisy! ” shouted Mrs.. Wilson. “I’ll say it whenever want to! Daisy! Dad-” Making a short […]

Every man wants to be considered great in the eyes of his peers, but it is important to remember what greatness truly means. There are thousands of ways to define the word “great,” but I have my own definition of the word. A great man is selfless, honest, and trustworthy. He is sincere, has strong values, and he does things for the benefit of others. […]

The roaring twenties were the times of higher wages, new technologies and extravagant parties to celebrate after the devastating war. It was the time of great economic prosperity and many people became rich and wealthy. With this all happening many people lived in an illusionary world, where only few could see reality. Being successful during these times had nothing to do with hard work but […]

“The Great Gatsby” was written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, and was published in 1925. The story focuses around a man named Jay Gatsby who aspires to achieve a position among the rich to win the heart of his true love, Daisy Buchanan. However, this corrupt desire for one to achieve wealth and true love ends in tragedy. Throughout Jay Gatsby’s experiences through New York in […]

Seven Deadly Sins and Seven Cardinal Virtues: The Great Gatsby In the book of Proverbs, it is written that there are “six things the Lord hates, and the seventh His soul detests. ” Those seven deadly sins are: lust, gluttony, greed, laziness, anger, envy, and pride. In contrast to the seven deadly sins, there are seven heavenly virtues. These virtues are: purity, self-control, charity, diligence, […]

The portrayal of his loyalty towards Emir, how he values their friendship despite Emir’s betrayal, his appreciation towards Emir’s father, his obedience towards his father, his difficulties, his love towards the wife and son, his well treatment towards his mother who used to abandon him, his dreams and how they shattered, and his ending fate, are Intensely heart-breaking to me. I can’t help but sympathies […]