On the superficial level, The Great Gatsby tells the story of a young middle class man who happens to get mixed up in the chaotic affairs of his wealthy cousin and neighbor. ... These pieces of the puzzle come even from the characters themselves when viewed merely as symbols and the setting when analyzed more closely. The character of Jay Gatsby himself is a symbol of the "American dream." ... Another symbol of great importance is the ladder dream that Gatsby has about himself and Daisy. ... This shows that Gatsby is really no better than any other of the characters are. ...

• Word Count: 988
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Character Evaluation " If you want anything old sport, just ask for it". ... Jay Gatsby. There are many words that can describe the character traits of him, but Dependable seems to stick out the most. ... You see this character as a good-looking sharp clean-cut man. " An hour later the door opened nervously and Gatsby in a white flannel suit, silver shirt and gold colored tie hurried in". ... Daisy promised to wait for him when he left for the war, but while Gatsby was studying at Oxford after the war in an attempt to gain an education, daisy married tom Buckingham. ...

• Word Count: 599
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Scott Fitzgerald's novel, The Great Gatsby, Chaim Potok's The Chosen, and Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God. ... Furthermore, in The Great Gatsby, Tom Buchanan and Jay Gatsby, could not be any different. ... Jay Gatsby is a character who is obsessed with achieving his goals. ... Gatsby is the admirable character out of the two dues to his true love for Daisy. ... In conclusion, the characters from The Great Gatsby, The Chosen, and Their Eyes Were Watching God are what creates some great depth to the stories. ...

• Word Count: 1149
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

It blew my mind too because he did, in fact always study. ... In The Great Gatsby by F. ... With this in mind, one may see an aspiration as an impossible feat, while others the same aspiration as a great opportunity. ... Jay Gatsby, the main character of the novel, attempts to live the "perfect life" by acquiring as much money as he can because he feels that money is the key to happiness, as well as friendships, social status, and even love. ... Nick, being Gatsby's only true friend, was the only one to see the "real Gatsby." ...

• Word Count: 964
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School