Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, the "roaring twenties" depicts the post-war generation of the newly rich and wannabes, whose extravagant lifestyles center around parties, wealth and affairs. ... Gatsby emphasizes his desire and wish to win Daisy over. ... Gatsby watches over the water many times, reaching to Daisy. ... The light embodies Gatsby's hope of one day obtaining Daisy. ... Revealed through many characters, yellow exemplifies the idea of falsity and corruption in the Great Gatsby. ...

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• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Gatsby can be seen as an envious, jealous character. ... Gatsby needs money to live the life that he does. ... This Owl Eyes, who was so observant at Gatsby's party, was the only patron of Gatsby's parties that showed up to the funeral. ... It is most important to Gatsby's character. ... The clock was symbolizing time and Gatsby's head resting on it was all the pressure that Gatsby was putting on time. ...

• Word Count: 1529
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School