Significance of Title: The Title of this book takes after the main character that this novel centers around: Jay Gatsby. It holds a significant demonstration of irony because the name “Gatsby” was a name made up by Gatsby himself in the duration of his dream. In addition, the title “Great” comes into place ironically and in a sense of an illusion, because Nick the narrator speaks of his flaws and illegal activities that is nothing nears the meaning of Great. Instead, Gatsby’s power, determination, and capability of making his dream reality is what holds this title. Significant Author Facts: (style, themes) + Fitzgerald uses this unique style where he told the plot as part of a frame story, meaning a story within a story, from the narrator’s Nick point of view, and stories of the other characters. From this style, Fitzgerald depicts the life of Gatsby through the eye of the narrator and offer glimpses of reality. + One style element that Fitzgerald is widely known for is his descriptive language. The way he uses striking adjectives …show more content…
However, these factors are often influenced by bad element that could lead to destruction. In the novel, Gatsby earned the title “Great” because of his determination toward his dream but failed. Gatsby’s dream is stolen by Tom, due to his status quo, old money, and inherited money that he doesn’t have (Gatsby's money and wealth is new). Daisy being spoiled, self-centered, and Gatsby’s crime would be another bad element. + Money can’t buy you love (or friends). In the Great Gatsby, Gatsby attempts to court daisy with his lavish parties and home, but ultimately, he fails, mostly because Tom informs her her of the truth: He made his fortune in an illegal manner. What’s more, Daisy didn’t enjoy his party and none of Gatsby’s party attendees show up to his funeral, aside from