Category: The Great Gatsby

The American Dream  the idea that every person can prosper in America, provided he or she works hard, never gives up, and cultivates virtue  is one of the central notions of American culture. Many pieces of art have discussed this idea, and one among them is Baz Luhrmanns (2013) movie adaptation of F.…

Table of Contents Introduction Rhetoric Semiotics The Gaze Queer Theory Works Cited Introduction The Great Gatsby is a full-feature adaptation of a book by the same name written by Francis Scott Fitzgerald in 1925. The novel has received a number of adaptations throughout the years, with 2013 one being the most recent. Its production has…

Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction The American Dream is the idea that any person can become rich in the United States. Through hard work, an optimistic outlook for the future, and virtuous character, a person can become successful. However, in practice, not all people can achieve this dream by showing dedication…

The Great Gatsby written by F. Scott Fitzgerald in April of 1924, demonstrates close resemblance to the history of the 1920s. The 1920s commonly referred to as the Roaring Twenties, is most popular for its wild parties, dancing, and illegal drinking to its post-war prosperity and its new freedoms for women (Southern). All of these…

In the novels The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald and The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway, the protagonists are both unsatisfied with their lives. They either have everything that the average person would be envious about or they fill their days with partying and alcohol. Both are trying to fill an empty void…

The Illusion of the American Dream in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” Gatsby’s Pursuit of the American Dream The Great Gatsby is one of the best pieces written in American literature. Written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, an American novelist, and writer who shows the American Dream that is represented by Jay Gatsby, a character…

The Illusion of the American Dream in “The Great Gatsby” Gatsby’s Unfulfilled Love and Daisy’s Compromised Marriage F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby has many themes, such as it being a tragic love story, a mystery, as well as a social narration of American life or, as some would say, the American Dream. The…

Water Symbolism in The Great Gatsby: Struggle and the American Dream Gatsby’s Pursuit of Love, Belonging, and the Turbulence of Obstacles The classic American novel, The Great Gatsby, tells the tale that belongs to the book’s narrator Nick Carraway. How the roaring 1920s were unforgettable as he retells the summer of 1921 when he comes…

The Illusion of the American Dream in “The Great Gatsby” Unveiling Gatsby’s Pursuit of the American Dream In the story, The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the narrator Nick Carraway tells the long-awaited story of the mysterious Jay Gatsby, originally known as James Gatz. People heard many stories about this man, but none of…

The Illusion and Disillusionment of the American Dream in “The Great Gatsby” The Illusions of Unattainable Dreams What is the American Dream? Well, the American Dream for me is fame and fortune. We get to read about the 1920s and the characters of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby and their journey while they pursue…