F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" uses imagery to convey various divides between different characters, and repeated symbols to show the significance of certain points in the novel and create the "intricate" patterns that Fitzgerald mentioned in his comment. Many of these instances of imagery and symbolism are also comparable to "Brideshead Revisited" by Evelyn Waugh, which also has imagery and symbolism which accomplishes similar aims. In The Great Gatsby, extravagant imagery is used to show the divide between Gatsby who has new money that he has earned, and the Buchanans who have old money that they have inherited. Gatsby's parties are portrayed early in the novel as a spectacular event. This is done through the descriptions of items at the party such as the salads with their "harlequin designs" which imply that the party is like a circus - a show or some sort of act.
‘The comparison of two texts in terms of how the contexts of each shape form and meaning necessarily involves consideration of key perceptions into the human condition they offer?’ When we compare two texts, consideration is given to the effect of context and how it shapes form besides meaning. To what extent has this been your experience in your study? The context affects the differences in the meaning and form between two texts. It is evident in Jane Austen’s 1816 novel Persuasion and 1998 film Shakespeare in Love directed by John Madden. The 1998 film is set in the Elizabethan times despite the modernity of the form.
Through study however, it becomes clear that history is a consequence of memory, which makes it unreliable and changed by circumstance. This serves to undermine the credibility of history as fact. Maxine Hong Kingston’s Woman Warrior and Jonathan Nolan’s Memento Mori are texts that focus themselves around the inseparably connected concept of history and memory, and provide insight into the nature of both. It becomes evident that history and memory are reflections of each other and interconnected. This essay will explore the connections between history and memory and how they influence each other.
important events that follow a chronology in the past, to evolve their narratives, as the ultimate ends of the stories are probably already familiar to the reader. This technique of using history also might increase the expectation of the known event, where the reader is aware of what is about to happen and he awaits the events wondering what will happen to the protagonist. The following describes and discusses the relationship between history and fiction in these two books and will view the personal history in contrast to the fictional part of the books. How far is what they describe actual fact, authentic history, and what is fictional in the novels? Madison Jones’ book Nashville 1864 is about the events of the Civil War in 1864 recalled, over 36 years later, by the mature Steven Moore, who experienced the war firsthand as a twelve-year-old boy, as the son of a Confederate soldier.
The Role That Envy Plays in A Separate Peace Morgan Vejdani English II Honors October 20, 2011 Envy is a force that can alter the dynamics of a friendship, as well as transform one’s personality. In this essay, I will display the role that envy plays in the novel A Separate Peace, written by John Knowles. Throughout this novel, it is clear that Gene is very envious of Finny. At times, this even brings out a side of Gene that he is not proud of. Through Gene’s actions and the characteristics of Finny and his friendship, I will prove my theme of envy being a force that can alter the dynamics of a friendship as well as transform one’s personality.
Set in a recognisable time, the story showcases the complications of life caused by family breakdowns, treacherous weather, unstable governments, pandemic virus attacks, technology run amuck and other uncertainties of the future. These fundamental concerns are purposely encompassed in this novel to question to what extent do we hold our integrity in difficult circumstances, surviving in situations humanity struggles to both comprehend and control. The novel questions when is it acceptable to lie, cheat and steal. The ‘truth’ is to be found in each vignette as the characters face the challenges to their very existence and suggests the confrontation of circumstances is what determines our moral choices. The problems we face compel us to behave in immoral ways but that may not always excuse or justify such behaviour.
Shinsky1 Chloe N. Shinsky Mrs. Graham Honor’s English 6 February 2012 East and West: The Eggs in The Great Gatsby As the authors of many novels do, F. Scott Fitzgerald uses contrasting locations to denote forces that are essential to the meaning of his work, The Great Gatsby, an American novel. East Egg and West Egg are used to signify contradicting elements that assist the author in conveying the meaning of the story; society’s moral decay resulting from the possession of vast amounts of money (wealth) or the greedy desire for more money. These two locations are used not only to characterize this aspect of 1920’s American society but are also used to correspond to the types of characters encountered. East Egg and West Egg are "…identical in contour and separated only by a courtesy bay…” (1:9). But East Egg differs from West Egg because the people dwelling on East Egg have a
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger and Igby Goes Down by Burr Steers are both displayed as rites of passage texts. The respective protagonists of these two texts are Igby Slocumb and Holden Caulfield. These two characters are both a journey mofit, a journey of self discovery in which they both attempt to find the meaning in life and understand societies values and attitudes. The two protagonists demonstrate non-conformity and rebel against the apparent hypocrisy present in their respective societies.
Fitzgerald appeals to the disconsolate emotions of the audience by ensuring that through the use of symbolism, Gatsby’s rigid outer shell is partially shattered to reveal an unembellished man lingering beneath. Fitzgerald’s description of clothing throughout the novel directs the audience to interpret Gatsby’s wealth that he apparently wants others to take notice. Through the subtle detailed writing of Fiztergeradl, the author demonstrates Gatsby’s wealth, but his inner character appears to be tortured. “For this strikingly-handsome Gatsby, to be so noticeable anxious, is far from his well-put together ,” (Fitzgerald 84) The other important symbol throughout the novel is the implication of emotions through colors and lights. “I waited, and about four o’clock she came to the window and stood there for a minute and then turned out the (Fitzgerald 147).” Fitzgerald’s description of Gatsby’s enormous need for Daisy’s love and her insensible rejection integrate a connection that the audience may be able to relate to.
Essay on Complacency: “Central to the purpose of a novel is the presentation of a major theme”. To what extent do you agree with this view? Respond to this question with close reference to the text. The text “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Attwood has a specific purpose to show the idea of Complacency and what its implications could be on society in the very near future. The ideas oppression of women, hypocritical and corrupt nature of people in authority, the power of language and complacency towards the environment all clearly shows how many ways that people are becoming complacent.