1. The Great Gatsby "The Millionaire's Pile of Ashes-
As the title infers, Jay Gatsby is nothing short of great. ... Both Tom and Gatsby are motivated by a woman, whether it is Daisy and Myrtle for Tom or just Daisy for Gatsby. ... Although Gatsby and Tom are very much alike, Tom is a much more outwardly violent and aggressive man than Gatsby, making him much like a vision of Gatsby's evil alter ego. ... Analysis of Gatsby's behavior reveals this misunderstanding. ... It is possible that Nick may identify with Gatsby, which can be seen when he states, " I'd been writing letters one a week and signing them Love, Nick' - (64) ...
- Word Count: 1642
- Approx Pages: 7
- Grade Level: High School