As the film is set in modern-day India, it promotes the contemporary belief that once you find true love, everything will fall into place. In our day-to-day lives, modern day media constantly portray this belief that we are all destined for unrelenting love, overlooking many of the sacrifices and consequences. ... This begs the question – is it ever possible to attain the perfect love, or is perfection in love really an illusion? ...

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• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: High School

In contrast to the modern day woman, the traits shared by the women in Fitzgerald's book are somewhat disturbing, sometimes laughable, but more importantly, are indicative of Fitzgerald's view of what the consequences of achieving the American Dream held for Americans. ... Daisy and Jordan are so bored and complacent in their "perfect" world that they are completely disconnected from the vitality and meaning of existence. ...

• Word Count: 2520
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School