Nearly a century after its publication, F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" remains a literary classic. One challenge it presents, though, is understanding how the Roaring '20s tale of Jay Gatsby's pursuit of wealth and romance at all costs is still relevant nearly a century later. The novel's portrayal of materialism, superficial relationships and the myths of fame and celebrity create remarkable parallels between Gatsby's world and the present day.
Materialism
Possessions and status are a key ingredient to many of the characters' lifestyles. In order to attract Daisy's interest, Gatsby defines himself by his enormous house, decadent parties and distinctive cars and clothing. Daisy, too, values materialism, as the convenience of her marriage to wealthy polo player Tom Buchanan keeps her from fully embracing Gatsby's vision for their future. High school English teacher David Dowling writes that America's continued obsession with materialism is one reason for the novel's permanence, depicting the conflict between moral values and the desire for wealth that still entangles people today.
The answer is, "Subordinate clause."
A subordinate clause is also known as a dependent clause, which is the opposite of an independent clause. An independent clause is a part of a sentence that can stand on its own and can still technically be a valid sentence. A dependent clause depends on the main clause to form a complete sentence.
The correct answer to this open question is the following.
Although the question is incomplete and has no drop-down menus attached, we can assume that we are talking about an argumentative essay, the topic is "Entrepreneurship," and the purpose is to persuade our reader.
In an argumentative essay, we have to develop the arguments after establishing a powerful thesis that catches the reader's attention. If our topic is "Entrepreneurship," and we want to persuade the reader to become an entrepreneur, we need to use pathos, the emotional approach to convince the reader or our argument, in order to move it emotionally and make the reader consider the idea of opening a new business.
After correctly developing our argument using proper sources, we have to close the essay with a conclusion.
