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Following the First World War, the Treaty of Versailles was ratified in 1919 with the goal of bringing a lasting peace in Europe between the Allied powers and Germany. However, its unpopular and one-sided declarations, combined with the harsh reparations imposed on the defeated nations, would ultimately lead to the outbreak of World War II less than two decades later. The treaty was a harsh punishment on Germany forcing them to set limits on their military capabilities and make reparation payments. The Treaty of Versailles did not adequately address the grievances of the German people, which ultimately led to a resurgence of nationalism, militarism, and resentment of the Allies, contributing to the outbreak of World War II. France, England,
First, Daisy and Nick join Gatsby at Gatsby’s house next door where her and Gatsby get some time to recollect themselves, “He hadn 't once ceased looking at Daisy, and I think he revalued everything in his house according to the measure of response it drew from her well-loved eyes. Sometimes, too, he stared around at his possessions in a dazed way, as though in her actual and astounding presence none of it was any longer real. Once he nearly toppled down a flight of stairs,” (pg.112). First, in this part of the book is when Gatsby’s attitude throughout the rest of the story completely changes; therefore, the whole world seems to disappear causing him to fall for Daisy. Then, he doesn’t even compensate the rest of his house and how glorious it is due to Daisy taking over his whole entire attention span; this almost caused him to fall down his own stairs.
Nick hears the conversation better and better, as he gets closer to the kitchen. He finds a closet near the kitchen and Nick hides in it. Nick finally hears what Daisy and Tom are saying. Tom was talking about how he wanted to get rid of Gatsby because Tom knows that Gatsby wants to get back with Daisy and Tom wants to get rid of Gatsby so Tom does not have to worry about Daisy leaving him for Gatsby. Nick is still in the closet listening to the whole conversation in the closet and he was really hoping he would not get caught.
Suddenly the doorbell cuts through the silence so, “[Nick] went out and opened it. Gatsby, pale as death, with his hands plunged like weights in his coat pockets, was standing in a puddle of water glaring tragically into [Nick’s] eyes” (86). Gatsby stalks past Nick into the next room, where he immediately stops dead in his tracks, entirely taken back at the sight of Daisy. Once Gatsby returns to his senses, the
Gatsby is well known for his fanciful parties; he uses them to spark the interest of Daisy with hope of luring her to one, to have them reunited. Even though Gatsby is well known and the parties are for Daisy, it’s ironic she doesn’t even know who he is. When Jordan tells Nick that he must know Gatsby since they both live in West Egg, Daisy demands “ ‘Gatsby? What Gatsby?’ “ (11). This sparks the interest in not only Daisy, but Tom as well; they wonder who this rich and famous man is.
I. Introduction: The dream of having Money, a nice car, big house, nice clothes, and a happy life all symbolizes the American dream, but all this causes destruction. In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel, The Great Gatsby, he validates his theme of the fatalness of the American Dream through the use of a green light to symbolize Gatsby’s goals and dreams of having a happy life with the love of his life, Daisy, through Myrtle to show how the American Dream causes destruction, and the hope for happiness can destroy happiness. II. Thesis Point one: A. Topic Sentence: The unreachable bright green light is an important part of this novel. B. First Assertion Statement: 1.The green light is seen as impossible to reach.
Daisy and Nick had been invited over to Gatsby’s after their tea party. When they go into Gatsby’s room, he starts
Gatsby goes to the extremes of changing his name and moving from the west to the north of West Egg, New York to illegally inherit his wealth through criminal activity, in attempt to win Daisy’s love and affection once again. While living in West Egg, Gatsby creates gaudy, well known parties to try to attract Daisy’s attention from East Egg. He does not discontinue his pursuit of capturing Daisy’s love, leading to a summer relationship consisting of lies and adultery. He is obsessed with his past and trying to recreate the happiest years of his life while being in a relationship with Daisy, as Nick
Gatsby, Nick, and Daisy are touring Gatsby’s house and when they get to his room Gatsby shows Daisy all of his
You chose difficult book to interpret. You`re asking hard questions, and I`ve never discussed a book with anyone, so my answers may seem to you plain or simply stupid. But I`m curious what your interpretations are :) 1. Jay Gatsby is a really mysterious person, who seems to try staying aside and at the same time organizing big parties. And actually none of his guests know anything sure about the host.
When Nick finally arrives home, he sees Gatsby for the first time, standing on the lawn with his arms mysteriously reaching out toward the dark
Thesis: Why do people have such unattainable dreams? The American Dream is unfortunately most of the time unattainable. This is shown through Gatsby’s character as he tries to relive his past with Daisy. He doesn’t understand the harsh reality that stand before him. Daisy is now married to Tom Buchanan, who’s family is extremely wealthy, and they have a daughter, Pammy.
I. In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel, The Great Gatsby, the American Dream is depicted as a mirage due to its ultimate lack of fulfillment, outsider’s inability to obtain it, and the corruption it causes. A. Those who have achieved their idea of the American Dream are ultimately unfulfilled emotionally even though they possess tremendous wealth. B. The American Dream is a mirage, and thus unattainable as it limits success of an individual by their class and ethnic origin. C. Not only is the American Dream exclusive and unfulfilling, but it also causes corruption as those who strive for the American Dream corrupt themselves in doing so and the old rich hide behind their wealth in order to conceal their immoralities.
The gardener tells Gatsby that he is going to drain the pool that day, but Gatsby replies, “Don’t do it to-day,” before turning “apologetically” to Nick and saying, “you know, old sport, I’ve never used that pool all summer?” (153). This is the first time that Gatsby has ever apologized to Nick, and it happens only mere minutes before the “only compliment [Nick] ever gave him [Gatsby].” Gatsby suggests that Daisy might call him later and Nick “supposes so.” They shake hands, which is also a first, before he gives Gatsby the compliment: “They’re [Tom and the people that he represents] a rotten crowd…you’re worth the whole [explicit] bunch put together” (154).
Wilde’s one and only novel certainly will make the readers think of the Greek mythical figure Narcissus (who fell in love with his own reflection) whose echoes has reverberated loudly all throughout the story, but The Picture also has its own uniqueness. It tells the story of a young, gorgeous socialite in 19th century London who is painted in a portrait. He half-heartedly prays that the painting, and not he, to bear the burden of age and sin which came true. When years passed and Dorian’s youthful appearance remained while his portrait decayed, it becomes apparent that his wish has been granted. Today, both the young and the aging can relate to Dorian, who could not imagine becoming old.
