The Great Gatsby Essay In the novel The Great Gatsby by F. ... This seems a surprising statement for Nick to make because Nick has high moral expectations and is disgusted in Gatsby as he "[represents] everything for which [he has] an unaffected scorn.". ... This statement reflects the main issues in The Great Gatsby such as aimlessness, carelessness, materialism and corruption. ... Every character mentioned in this novel is dishonest except for Wilson and Nick Carraway. ... All the characters in the novel excluding Wilson and Gatsby have almost no family values whatsoever. ...

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Some may have higher expectations than others, but no matter how high they, each and every person must take a step at a time in order to accomplish their dream. "The Great Gatsby", a novel by F. ... In this case, Jay Gatsby, the central figure of the story, is one character who longs for the past. ... "The Great Gatsby" is being told through the eyes of Nick Carraway, Daisy's cousin, who moves into New York City making a living while selling bonds. ... It is a barrier for almost every character. ...

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Exploring the theme of "appearance vs. reality" 18/4/03 in "The Great Gatsby" In "The Great Gatsby", the theme of "appearance vs. reality" is explored in great detail. ... He even compares her to money when he says, "Her voice is full of money" (The Great Gatsby 115). ... On the contrary, we also get another realistic insight into Gatsby's character when one of the girls in Gatsby's party says, "You look at him sometimes when he thinks nobody's looking at him. ... Finally, the American dream, which appeared t...

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