In the Buchanans, and in Nick's reaction to them, Fitzgerald shows us how completely the American upper class has failed to become an aristocracy. ... In the final thoughts of the novel, Fitzgerald would like the reader to see a much broader picture of the theme- a vision of America as the continent of lost innocence and lost illusions. ... It's vanished trees, the trees that had made way for Gatsby's house, had once pandered in whispers to the last and greatest of all human dreams; for a transitory enchanted moment man must have held his breath in the presence of this continent...

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"There was an unmistakable air of natural intimacy about the picture, and anybody would have said that they were conspiring together.""... The last thing she is extremely blind to is her own husband. ... The main character, Gatsby shows the most heartbreaking kind of blindness. ... The last thing he is the most blind to is Daisy. ... - [Pg 106}, shows how pathetically sunk he is in this fantasy world. ...

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Its varnished trees, the trees that had made way for Gatsby 's house, had once pandered in whispers to the last and greatest of all human dreams; for a transitory enchanted moment man must have held his breath in the presence of this continent, compelled into an aesthetic contemplation he neither understood nor desired, face to face for the last time in history with something commensurate to his capacity for wonder." ... (p.186) Even for Myrtle it is the acquisition of vulgar objects which lifts her out of the poverty of her situation: "At the news-stand she bought a copy of Town Ta...

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In addition to his big house, and expensive shirts signifying Gatsby's wealth, Gatsby also points out a picture of his yacht as one last attempt to convey that he is wealthy, and Daisy excitedly reacts: "You never told me you had ayacht!... Involuntarily I glanced seaward – and distinguished nothing except a single green light, minute and far away" (Chapter 1) The green light is described as 'minute and far away' which shows how it's impossible to reach. The green light was mentioned one last time by Nick in the last page of the novel, "Gatsby believed in t...

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Having the element of sarcasm brings light to situations in the novel and shows that it is a satire. ... Wilson'll have a little business at last'" (Fitzgerald 137). ... The way this quote shows irony is because Gatsby knows that Tom has a violent side. ... This shows irony because the reader knows that Daisy will never be with Gatsby the way he wants her to. ... Fitzgerald has a gift in the Jazz Age in The Great Gatsby presents a picture of the world he sees around him....

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Tom Buchanan and Jay Gatsby show both similarities and differences throughout the novel, The Great Gatsby. ... Although he buys this dress with no consent to the money spent, it shows that Gatsby cares about those who attend his parties. ... The two do show love for Ms. ... While Gatsby is obsessively loving to Daisy, Tom seems to show no respect for her. ... In addition to their love for Daisy, Jay and Tom are both idealists who view themselves as a picture of who they think they are: He had changed since his new haven years. ...

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Shows that he has been working all his life, but sill needs to borrow money. ... "Drifted" shows they moved about, forever seeking something. ... This shows that the American Dream is seriously flawed; it encourages the inability to see, and also accept reality. ... When he meets Daisy through Nick's arranged afternoon tea, he has no hesitation in admitting that he has been counting the days that he last saw her; "Five years next November." ... This is a contrast to Myrtle, who wants to escape her working class life, and become a prominent member of society; "At the news-stand she...

• Word Count: 3225
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• Grade Level: High School