This alternative title suggests that The Great Gatsby is (although not an obvious) distopian novel, which discusses the problems of the 1920s, the problems of American Dream and all that can be associated with it. ... In this essay, I will scrutinise the themes of the Great Gatsby and their essential part in the plot, to create the stimulating and provocative comment on society in 1920s America. ... I believe that although there is not a mirror similar to this in the Great Gatsby, the wise words of Professor Dumbledore apply. ... This quotation sums up this theme. ... Scott Fitzgerald (...

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In Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby People are been divided into two different groups, the West Egg and the East Egg. ... The West Egg Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby explores the shift in the American Dream where only the super rich can accomplish their dreams. ... This quotation demonstrates that Myrtle Wilson's husband George Wilson shoots Gatsby, because he thinks that Gatsby was responsible for Myrtle's death. ... The poverty of George and Myrtle Wilson and the former poverty of Gatsby prevent them from receiving education; therefore, they cannot survive the n...

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In the novel, there are times when the reader asks the question: is Gatsby's love for Daisy true? ... In the novel The Great Gatsby, by F. ... Gatsby wants to build a reputation. ... Colors are used as symbols throughout the novel. ... The most important part of the quote is the quotation marks around the word nice. ...

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Scott Fitzgerald states this quotation through Nick Carraway's narration in The Great Gatsby. ... Fitzgerald's use of individual speech patterns that define the characters in his novel aids in furthering the renowned characterization in The Great Gatsby. ... In this quotation, Nick clearly explains why the following account in the Plaza Hotel is blurred and confusing. ... Daisy is talking to Nick, but her compliments throughout the novel always seem far-fetched. ... These clandestine speech mannerisms characterize Daisy An emphasis on the use of speech patterns and mannerisms of t...

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This quotation, made by Nick, is moderately true. ... Though his honesty was limited, Nick was one of the more truthful and moral characters in this novel. ... The only genuine affection in the novel is probably shown by Nick towards Gatsby. ... At the beginning of the novel, Nick says about Gatsby, "He has an extraordinary gift for hope, a romantic readiness such as I have never found in any other person and which it is not likely I shall ever find again." ... In conclusion, the experience with Gatsby and the others took its toll on him. ...

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Despite this, similar themes are explored in both Browning's Sonnets from the Portuguese and Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby to convey their views that challenge society at the time, in particular love. ... Fitzgerald explores a similar theme of love in his novel, The Great Gatsby, showing the impacts of fantasy on the transient nature of reality. ... Browning's Sonnets from the Portuguese and Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby both explore the idea of purity in contrasting ways. ... In spite of having vastly different contexts, both Elizabeth Barrett Browning's Sonnets from ...

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The Great Gatsby by F.Scott Fitzgerald takes us on a thrilling journey (both physically and psychologically) of Nick Carraway. ... Early in the novel we are able to see Nick's displeasure with his hometown in the Midwest. ... Gatsby's death was life changing for Nick. ... Following Gatsby's death, Nick found himself in charge of Gatsby's burial. ... " (Fitzgerald, The Crack Up) it becomes impossible not to draw connections between this quotation and The Great Gatsby. ...

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Salinger's novel, The Catcher in the Rye, portrays the life of a teenager, Holden Caulfield, and the conflicts he has to face. ... His interest for the book The Great Gatsby shows that he is a romantic because he admires the romantic character James Gatsby. ...

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