Desire In The Great Gatsby By F. Scott Fitzgerald

Desire is a strong wish or craving. It’s the feeling when you want something. Whether it’s achieving a goal, having a special item, or being part of something exciting. It’s like a spark inside you that pushes you to go after what you want. Dance is a huge part of my life and it brings me joy when I watch it and experience it. Often when I'm at dance competitions, performances, or shows, I see certain dance pieces that are of interest to me. There have been multiple occurrences where I desire to be a part of a certain team or dance that sparked my interest. I feel the need to be up on stage showcasing and experiencing this amazing well thought-out dance that is of entertainment to the audience. I define Desire as the feeling of wanting to do, have, or

It eluded us then, but that's no matter-tomorrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther”(Fitzgerlad 180). The imagery of running faster and stretching out your arms farther portrays Gatsby's determination toward his desires. This creates a sense of urgency and boldness towards Gatby’s focus on achieving his dreams, despite the obstacles. The green light symbolizes Gatsby's desires and dreams towards Daisy Buchanan. The use of symbolism enhances the text by adding meaning and depth to Gatsby's character and motivation. This reflects Gatsby's obsession with the idea of achieving his dreams, particularly his romantic idealization of Daisy. Gatsby's belief in the green light represents his intense desire to achieve his dreams, even though they seem unattainable. The phrase "the orgastic future" demonstrates a moment of fulfillment that Gatsby believes lies ahead. By describing the green light as the “organic future” he thinks of this perfect and thrilling picture, idolizing his visions and dreams. In the book “The Great Gatsby” Fitzgerald states "Can't repeat the