And "The Great Gatsby" by Fitzgerald is a strong contender. ... At once when one start reading "the Great Gatsby" by Fitzgerald you are introduced to the decadence and carelessness of the wealthy people living on Long Island, a great setting for a novel detailing the corrupting power of money. ... Out of the rich characters in the book Jay Gatsby is the only one who hasn't been corrupted by wealth, this is because he simply doesn't care about it. ... His entire life is dedicated to change and become the character that she will love. All the characters in this book are in some way...

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The Great Gatsby - Symbolism The twenties was a time where bootlegging was rampant and people acquired wealth and achieved their goals. One of these men was Jay Gatsby. The novel The Great Gatsby by F. ... Eckleberg, the conflict between East and West Egg can not be touched or seen , and its symbolism can only be observed through the thoughts and actions of the characters. ... In conclusion, all of the symbols in the novel have great significance however the most prominent is the green light at the end of Gatsby's dock. ...

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Gatsby's Illusion The word illusion comes to mind when describing the character of Jay Gatsby, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's, romantic classic, The Great Gatsby. The character of Jay Gatsby is shrouded in illusion. ... Through the character of Gatsby the author illustrates the destructiveness of man's quest for material success, often referred to as "the American Dream". ... The character of Gatsby's is shrouded in mystery. ...

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The Great Gatsby The Corruption Of The American Dream "The Great Gatsby" is a novel written by F. ... I am going to show how effective Fitzgerald is at portraying the materialism in the American society throughout his novel "The great Gatsby". ... The Great Gatsby was set in the 1920s "The Jazz Age", in the very rich areas of West and East Egg- these two adjacent egg shaped land formations, contrast each other. ... As it is a dumping ground for the wastes of, in respect to the characters, the rich. ... Mr Wilson being hesitant when questioning when Mr Gatsby's car will be up ...

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The Great Gatsby, by F. ... Throughout The Great Gatsby, the issue of class, wealth, and the American Dream is illustrated literally and metaphorically through the use of the automobile. ... Gatsby's car was the nicest car that money could buy. ... The automobile in The Great Gatsby serves as a metaphor for the effect that the American Dream has on the different classes in society. ... He contrasts sharply against the backdrop of affluent characters in the book like Tom, Gatsby, and Daisy. ...

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He is the main character and is present in all major events, whether in person or as the background voice. ... Nick's character fits into the plot of the movie. He is everything the other characters aren't. The characters in the book are portrayed visually well in the movie. ... The characters use them to brag about their wealth. ...

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Victor Hugo expresses the condition of a person in poverty clearly through the main character, Jean Valjean. ... This quote, from The Great Gatsby accurately describes the state of the poor people in 19th century France as well as around the world: "One things sure and nothings surer, the rich get rich! ...

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