There was only a simple law, and that was to not read books as well as think, making “the mind drink less and less.” This doesn’t seem much of a sacrifice because society was filled with far more excitement than literature could offer. Meanwhile, new technology helped people do everyday chores and made life simpler, leaving more time for fun. Like Beatty said, “Life is immediate, the job counts, and pleasure lies all about after work.” Entertainment ruled their society. The parlor walls seem like a god compared to our TVs. The seashell radios are convenience at its best.
The protagonist’s illusion of being wealthy is shattered when he realizes he has nothing in life he truly wants. Though, West Egg, East Egg and the Valley of Ashes all differ from each other, West Egg is home to the new rich who make their fortunes later on in life. West Egg is characterized by lavish displays of wealth and poor taste. West egg is considered to be the “less fashionable of the two,” (Fitzgerald, 9). Carraway lives in a modest house that is right next to Jay Gatsby’s Gothic mansion.
Politicians and entrepreneurs did what ever it took to better their lives. Not really worrying about their steadily increasing poverty rates. Not trying to find a solution to the cities issues that mainly immigrants had to face. People in high positions were all about themselves. They did what ever it took to get to where they wanted to be.
The creature is eloquent and seems peaceful in nature, he [it] finds comfort there. Tyrell, despite being the genius mind behind the creation of replicants, does not live in great technological prestige, rather, a more classical simple home. This is evident with the scene we first meet Tyrell, his house is lit with candles rather than electricity which is unexpected. This portrays many things, but the utmost important is both their wit and wisdom. Both Tyrell and the creature are sure of their identity, something the protagonists of these texts [Deckard, Victor F.] are not.
Her house is a symbol of the older generations that are considered very outdated, dull, and have a mediocre way of living. This makes Mrs. Fullerton’s property come across as second class compared to the new white houses, which are a symbol for the younger generation. Mrs. Fullerton’s friends acknowledge the new houses as the luxurious way of living. The two types of homes contradict one another as they both represent two diverse lifestyles. Another object used as a symbol in the story was the eggs Mrs. Fullerton was selling at the beginning of the story.
Novel Reduction Title: The Great Gatsby Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald Publication: 1995 Genre: Novel Writing Style: Simple, very descriptive, great imagery Point of view: Nick narrates in both first and third person Setting: Long Island and New York City Atmosphere: life of the wealthy and poor, cheating, lonely Characters: Major- Nick Carraway, Jay Gatsby, Daisy Buchanan, Tom Buchanan, George B. Wilson, Myrtle Wilson, Jordan Baker Minor- Catherine, Chester and Lucille McKee, "Owl-eyes", Meyer Wolfsheim, Ewing Klipspringer, Pammy Buchanan, Henry C. Gatz, Michaelis, Dan Cody Symbols: Dr. T. J. Eckelburge's eyes- how god looks down on society and judges it, The Valley of Ashes- is the downfall of the “American Dream”, The Green light- is Gatsby’s goal of having a future with Daisy Motifs: Money, Colors: green, white, dishonesty, hypocrisy, friendship Holistic Interpretation: Scott Fitzgerald shows how being a fake and living your life as a lie will not make your life very fun and also you will not end up with very many friends, no matter how much money you have or how big your parties are. Significance of title: The title is from Nick’s perspective that Gatsby is this “great” gut and has the perfect life, but this is ironic because it’s all a lie and he is a fake Quotations: 1: “I hope she'll be a fool—that's the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool.” Pg.21- This just shows how ditzy Daisy is and how a girl can have more fun if she is beautiful and simplistic. 2: “The truth was that Jay Gatsby, of West Egg, Long Island, sprang from his Platonic conception of himself…” Pg.104- This is where Nick finally tells us about Gatsby’s early life and compares him to Jesus Christ. 3: “Gatsby believed in the green light, the orgastic
Instead, the book shows man inability to give up. Throughout the novel Billy just wants to give up and die, and through no fault of his own, he is unable to achieve this. Billy feels no pride in fighting for individual liberty in World War II, although I understand that his experiences in Dresden are perhaps a great cause of this, I think he would have felt the same way had he not been in Dresden. Billy shows none of the pride and enthusiasm of fighting against Communism that we commonly associate with World War II. Perhaps this is another reason that this book has been censored.
Unkle Billy escaped his direct fate by dooming the others and it is never let known to the reader if he becomes happy later on in his life, though it is doubted by his cynical and untrustworthy nature; he would probably never let himself be happy by always fearing the world around him. Oakhurst and the Duchess both had more life to look forward to and so far they had been living life on their terms, even if it wasn’t the optimal way to live. The Innocent and Piney had each other and had run away to fulfil their lives of happiness together. Mother Shipton was the only one in the confining cabin that didn’t have something specific to look forward to after the mountains, yet she had been living her life the way she choose before the exile. Society had thrown out Oakhurst, Duchess and Mother Shipton for them being themselves; by living their successes they were condemned.
I think so, anyway” (pg. 121). This is tragic because Simon is shunned for this, for trying to keep Ralph’s morale up, since Ralph is the chief. Simon is the only character who acts out of the goodness of his heart. This is tragic because none of the other boys has this.
It is probably better this way because he is considered a hero with no foundation to back it up. Truthfully, he is quite the opposite of what it takes to be a hero. He lacks chivalry, true bravery, thoughtfulness, perseverance, and caution. In fact, he is a tyrannical, cowardice, selfish, weak, and rash excuse for a king. Gilgamesh has been wrongfully inducted into the idea of what a hero, leader, and king should be.