Nick Carraway vs. Jay Gatsby

Introduction

The Great Gatsby, written by F. Scott Fitzgerald's in 1925 is one of the finest literary works for the period when American economy was experiencing its worst period. This book presents a cognitive perspective to view the world based on a series of events that were driving the momentum of nation. Many people consider this literary work as a symbol for the 'Jazz Age', a period characterized as an era of wealth and richness. The Great Gatsby has incorporated several prospects, themes, and motives that unite the work add to the overall impact on the reader. There are different ideas that have been clearly highlighted in the work are symbolism of color, and different aspects of life.

The Great Gatsby uses writing to further understand the author's intentions and reflects the profound social significance. However, this novel presents the reality behind what appears in things. Gatsby has a powerful dream. The dream is to become fully accepted among the other rich people. In particular, he hopes to get Daisy, a rich girl whom he could not win when he was young and poor. None of his friends know about his dreams. The overall theme of the novel revolves around Gatsby's dream of both the virtuous and frugal to scandalous and extravagant actions.

Discussion

Modern man is a piece of barren land in the lifeless, meaningless to live. Gatsby's personal life is largely the history of American culture analogy. Fitzgerald achieved the greatest success with the use of symbolism and describes post-war "lost generation" of disappointment for the United States. American literary classics as "The Great Gatsby" status is enduring, it has gone beyond the time limit. The novel has given a new vitality, new revelation, and inspired to strive forward. The most notable scene takes place in New York. Tom and Gatsby argue about who can be with Daisy (Baughman, 134). Fitzgerald was a writer belonging to the "lost generation", marked by the chaotic period between the two world wars. The book can be seen that the characters are handled based on interests and anti-individualistic. The excesses, the sense of supremacy, selfishness, and violence are some of the features that surround the characters of the characters; they will be able to do the impossible to keep her life in the status quo. The absence of heroes or “good” characters makes this work a subtle apology for the loss of the values of a society.

American Dream

"The American Dream" is a concept that plays a vital role in the novel The Great Gatsby, which was written by F. Scott Fitzgerald in 1920's, time period when many Americans were living dream. "The American Dream" embodies best of America. It is a chance to gain material wealth and spiritual happiness for people who start out with nothing. People from all different countries used to come to America for a chance to turn their hard work into success. "The American Dream" is an equal opportunity for achievement and happiness. However, instead of showing us how ...