F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby Is Great

As in the title “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the protagonist James Gatsby, is portrayed by Fitzgerald as being “great” however this is used in a satirical fashion in which Gatsby has created an identity for himself which he uses to transcend his own insecurities with his past. Because of Gatsby 's social transition from the middle class 17 year old - to a rich young man during the roaring 20’s he has become the ideal representation of “The American Dream”.

Dexter and Gatsby have much in common including their past, their rise to wealth, and a significant woman present in their lives. Dexter and Gatsby have similar characters and their stories reflect one another in their separate texts. There were emotions displayed by both characters in their respective stories, however the emotion that was exhibited the most by both Gatsby and Dexter was lust. Lust is responsible for driving Gatsby and Dexter’s decisions throughout both of their stories. Gatsby’s entire life is centered on obtaining Daisy’s love and having her for himself.

Greatness is not a destination,striving for “greatness” is unrealistic because there is no particular time or place in your life that you become remarkable. People often find themselves unhappy because they haven't reached flawlessness. Everyday can be different, greatness is a condition that is very controllable. One can not control what life throws at them but one can control their response to the situation. Therefore, personal morals and being an overall good person lead you and others to believe that you are great.

The Great Gatsby which is written by F. Scott Fitzgerald is one of the most evaluated and interpreted novels in American literature. The reason is not just about the voice, literary devices, or techniques he uses. Also, it is about the content of the novel. For example, he shows us the condition of American society and their aims in The Great Gatsby. In the novel, Fitzgerald does not just tell the events, he uses characters’ thoughts to develop the whole idea and to make the novel more pleasant to read.

In the poem, “With You a Part of Me Hath Passed Away,” by George Santaya, it holds a significant connection to Jay Gatsby. In the poem the speaker could be Gatsby given the tone of the passage. The Great Gatsby portrays not only the story of wealth and love, but of loss.

Jaco’Bee Campbell Ms.Thornton English 3H-0 18 September 2015 The Madness of Loving in the Past Finding love is hard but, once an individual finds love and then loses that special person the conflict is inevitable because the moments and memories were unforgettable. Although a person may convince himself that he is over his feelings, it is easy to drive himself crazy over something that should've been left behind. In the novel The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, portrays the main character Jay Gatsby as a person that is obsessed with his past which leads him to madness.

Many examples prove the tight friendship between the main characters. George says if he did not have to take care of Lennie, maybe he could have a girl and life would be so much easier. Things must not be so bad if he has stayed with him for so long. Also, working on a ranch can be lonely but George and Lennie have each to avoid that feeling. Even, Lennie tries to show George that he can do things for him and not be a burden; he offers to give George his ketchup, if they had any, hypothetically.

The Great Gatsby is a story about the American dream and the people that lived it and those who pursued it. The story consists of the very rich, Tom and Daisy Buchannan, who inherited their wealth and lived in east egg. In the west egg lived, Mr. Gatsby, who it was rumored to have made his money in bootlegging. Also in west egg there was our narrator, Nick Carraway, who moved from the Middle West to learn the bond business. This was very popular at the time, early 1920’s, when the American dream of becoming rich seemed more attainable then it ever had before.

The Great Gatsby: Wealth and Happiness The American Dream is the idea that wealth, love, and power can be successfully attained if one were to work wholeheartedly and diligently. The novel, The Great Gatsby by F.Scott Fitzgerald portrays a young man named Gatsby, who on the surface seems to have attained this American Dream. This idea is emphasized with him owning a large mansion followed by the influence he has over people from the power of his money. However, the audience finds that his motivation to achieve this path is upheld through his infatuation with Daisy.

The Great Gatsby – a Great read Book review written by Irma Kahrimanovic The novel The Great Gatsby, published in 1925 by the American author F. Scott Fitzgerald tells the story of the rich society in America during the 1920s. This book is a modernist novel that goes under the genre "social commentary". This brilliant novel follows several characters living in the fictional towns of West Egg and East Egg on Long Island, primarily the millionaire Jay Gatsby, his former lover Daisy Buchanan and their friends and family.