Who is the “Owl-Eyed Man” and what is he so fascinated by in Gatsby’s library?
Answer: The Owl-Eyed Man is a character from <em>the Great Gatsby</em>. He is fascinated because the books in Gatsby's library are real.
Explanation:
The Owl-Eyed Man is a character from Fitzgerald's novel <em>the Great Gatsby</em>. We never learn his real name, but we do find out that he is middle-aged and wears enormous owl-eyed spectacles.
Owl Eyes and Nick stumble across each other at Gatsby's party. Owl Eyes is surprised that the books in Gatsby's library are real. Since he knows that Gatsby is pretending to be someone he is not, he believed that Gatsby must have put cardboard imitations on the shelves. He is fascinated by the actual effort Gatsby put in projecting an image of himself. The Owl-Eyed Man knows that Gatsby is not being honest, but does not judge him for that. He even admires Gatsby for creating such a great illusion.
Could Fitzgerald be using him as a symbol for the concern he (Fitzgerald) had for the state of the “modern world” during the 1920’s?
Answer:
The novel is set in 1922, at the beginning of a decade known in the United States as ''the Roaring Twenties''. This time period was characterized by increased spending, new styles of dressing and new music genres. Back then, people rejected traditional values and spent time dancing and attending parties. Many Americans spent a fortune on expensive clothes.
Fitzgerald makes us see the world through the eyes of the "Owl-Eyed Man''. It could be argued that, in this way, he criticizes the state in the society in 1920s. People bought expensive goods only to impress other people. Instead of focusing on their inner happiness, it seems that people only cared about how others perceived them. This is particularly seen in Gatsby's character. Gatsby wants to present himself as an educated man who earned his wealth through hard work, even though he did not even graduate from Oxford, and only spent five weeks there. Moreover, it is possible that he was engaged in criminal activities, and thus earned the money. Although he feels empty inside, Gatsby wants other people to recognize his success and wealth.
Answer:
I believe she is wearing a more confused or puzzled look on her face.
Explanation:
Always easier to trick another when you come off as oblivious and uncertain/uneducated.
Statement that describes how Eileen Collins is different in the two texts is
The article focuses on the barriers Collins faced as a pilot while the interview focuses on the equality of women pilots.
Explanation:
The interview “Eileen Collins – NASA's First Female Shuttle Commander to Lead Next Shuttle Mission” and the article “Eileen Collins Is in Control” are both about Eileen Collins but they focus on very different parts of her life and her persona.
The article is about the life and times of Collins as a person and her ambitions and things that she went through to be who she was while the interview saw her more as an achiever and someone important whose opinions were valued over their story.
As in the history of the Russian revolution ( that animal farm mirrors ) Snowball aka. Leon Trotsky was the popular leader and thus would have opposed the oppression of the populous that Napoleon aka Joseph Stalin wanted.
In the story Midas retold by Thomas Bulfinch, money does not bring as much happiness as friendship is the possible theme of the myth. Thus, option D is correct.
<h3>What is a theme?</h3>
The complete question is: Select a possible theme of the myth. in the story, Midas is retold by Thomas Bulfinch.
- Choices sometimes have negative results.
- Gold is a symbol of wealth and authority.
- People who expect a reward for good deeds are selfish.
- Money does not bring as much happiness as friendship.
A theme is a central idea that expresses the thoughts and ideas of the writer. Midas is a classic myth retold by Thomas Bulfinch. It narrates the story of King Midas and his story of doom.
Midas prayed to Bacchus to release him from the gift of getting gold by touching everything. This gift caused him the loss of his own daughter. His friendship with Bacchus saved him from his curse gift.
Therefore, option D. money does not bring as much as happiness as friendship.
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