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Tone In The Great Gatsby By F. Scott Fitzgerald

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The reflection of negative tones shows in may novels. contribute to the depressing tones created. Locations, actions and, characters also all play a role in shaping the feel of the book. For example, in The Great Gatsby by F.Scott Fitzgerald, he establishes gloomy, wistful and foreboding tones through negative syntex illustrating to the setting of the Valley of the Ashes , Gatsby’s determination to repeat the past and Nick’s worry about Gatsby, all opposing the beautiful 1920’s. Despite the perception of the “Roaring 20’s” as a time of glamour and prosperity, Fitzgerald establishes a gloomy tone through his portrayal of the barren, ashen landscape, presided over by a neglected billboard. Fitzgerald’s ironic use of the natural imagery of the farm and garden establish this …show more content…

For example, Gatsby’s actions in not leaving West Egg exemplify his worry for Daisy as he “wouldn’t consider it,”due to the fact that he bases all his life decisions solely on her, surely an ominous and poor decision. The foreboding tone is further represented through Gatsby’s protestation that “he couldn’t possibly leave Daisy until he knew what she was going to do;” this displays his life of unease since the thought of her is constantly recurring (148). Furthermore, Gatsby’s suspicion that an unpleasant event will occur in Daisy’s life, and his ignorance of the danger to his own life, shows as he “ waited [till] about four o'clock [for her to come] to the window,” which later takes a toll on him as he loses sleep to the anxiety (147). Gatsby waiting outside Daisy’s house all night, shortly after Myrtle's death, adds to his nervous and delusional persona, contrasting the general perception of the joyous “Roaring 20’s”. Gatsby’s worry and unease reflects a foreboding tone, countering that of the wonderful, grandiose

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