Finally, to Nick Carraway, Gatsby's neighbor and the author of the book, Gatsby is great for his fatalistic idealism, his unwavering hope to win back his lost love, Daisy Buchanan. ... As Nick observes, "It was testimony to the romantic speculation he inspired that there were whispers about him from those who had found little that it was necessary to whisper about in this world" (48). ... His riches are but a means to an end, which is to impress his lost love, Daisy Buchanan, and win her back. Gatsby's unwavering quest to win Daisy back, even when it becomes obviously impossible, ...

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Scott Fitzgerald's, romantic classic, The Great Gatsby. ... In his pursuit of Daisy he discards his true self and turns himself into a man that he believes will win the affections of his one true love. ... Gatsby immediately fell in love with Daisy's aura of luxury, grace, and charm, and lied to her about his own background in order to convince her that he was good enough for her. ... Even when it is obvious to everyone else that Daisy cannot possibly love him, he remains hopeful that she will call. ...

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Within this bleakness Fitzgerald has chosen to write about Jay Gatsby, a man who symbolizes the American Dream, who has "an extraordinary gift for hope, a romantic readiness such as I (Nick) have never found in any other person." ... Daisy's love for him is founded on his money and reputation. ... He loves Daisy and he believes that she"ll make him happy. ... Love doesn't matter. ... He wants us to trust Nick and to believe in the "romantic readiness" he sees in Gatsby. ...

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"If personality is an unbroken series of successful gestures, then there was something gorgeous about him, some heightened sensitivity to the promises of life, he had an extraordinary gift for hope, a romantic readiness such as I have never found in any other person and which it is not likely I shall ever find again." ... Gatsby proves to us that his desire in life is to have and keep Daisy's love for himself, and also feels this is the only thing he needs to live. He realizes that the only way to get Daisy's love is to have lots of money and now considers money as a need as well. Th...

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Instead, it is a form of romantic idealism. ... Unfortunately, Gatsby's faith in love and happy endings is not a realistic one and his dream is ultimately crushed. ... Daisy cannot help but fall short of Gatsby's dream, and so Gatsby is disappointed that the woman he loves does not exist as he imagines her to be. ...

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However, he remains Gatsby's ally and defends him to the end, just because he admires Gatsby's "extraordinary gift for hope (Page 6)" and "romantic readiness (Page 6)." ... It mirrors the minds of many lovers, torn between self-involvement and love. ... These are all characteristics off love! ... A "man" doesn't fall in love. Therefore, we can recognize Nick's ridiculous admission to love as a valid one, for it would be difficult for most men to agree to love: "I wasn't actually in love, but I felt a sort of tender curiosity." ...

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Throughout the movie, Nick visits Tom and Daisy periodically, and on one of those visits is introduced to Jordan Baker, a woman that he begins a romantic relationship with. ... Tom then asks Gatsby about his intentions for Daisy, and he replies that Daisy loves him, not Tom. ... After watching the battle for her love, Daisy chooses Tom. ... When he met Daisy while training to be an officer in Louisville, he fell in love with hers and was willing to do anything to gain the social position he thought necessary to win her love. ... On the surface "The Great Gatsby- is a story of ill-fated lo...

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Gatsby was a romantic dreamer who wished to fulfill his ideal by gaining wealth in hopes of impressing and eventually winning the heart of the affluent, materialist, superficial Daisy. ... They fell in love unfortunately Daisy was from a different social status. ... Daisy would not leave her social statues for the man she loved. ... There was happiness and torment in the love he shared for Daisy. ... He was persistent in his pursuit of Daisy and his determination to gain her love. ...

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The setting also is symbiolic of Fritzgerald's satire of 1920s New York lifestyle , most important of all , brings out the themes of American dream , money and romantic love. ... "It took me (Gatsby) just three years to earn the money that bought it ( his mansion) " Gatsby's mind evolves around the American Dream , he thinks that with money , he could buy back loss time and love between Daisy and him , even though their relationship has ended five years ago and Daisy is now married with a child. " "Can't repeat the past" he (Gatsby) cried incredulously ."... Gatbsy ...

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There are many examples of how the two establishments are contrasted and that Jay Gatsby and his long lost love, Daisy, can never be together for they are from different establishments. ... The devices create a romantic and heartfelt journey, as Gatsby yearns for Daisy's affection....

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Nick says about Gatsby, "He has an extraordinary gift for hope, a romantic readiness such as I have never found in any other person and which it is not likely I shall ever find again." (2) Jay Gatsby is the rich, majestic protagonist of the novel. ... Daisy was the rich girl that he fell in love with before he joined the service. ... Tom is a yuppy and clearly in the way of Gatsby's love for Daisy. ...

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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. F. Scott Fitzgerald's story of life in the 1920s is much more than it appears to be, though. Even such things as the colors us...

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