Nick aspires to be a hero but he cannot due to the reality of his character and despite his admiration for the finer qualities in man, he lacks the fervor to obtain these himself. ... The lack of focus upon the strengths and weaknesses of Nick only serves to augment Fitzgeralds portrayal of Gatsby. ...
It is doubtful that it is carnal passion that drives Regina in her fervor towards the pastor but more so she is simply trying to ensure her survival and she must believe that the pastor could provide a good home for her while subjecting her to a better sexual situation that would be more tolerable for her than that which she would be exposed to were she to find herself in the "loving care" of her father. ... I could see that it was a real oil lantern and even see the steam rising from it, but what was interesting was the way that the light it gave off was augmented by the lighting effects s...
The remedy to many was the reinstatement of religious fervor and fundamentalism. ... Snyder puts forth the argument that elites will manipulate and pervert national and ethnic differences in-order to augment their power and influence. ...
