Theme : Little things can make a big difference
Answer:
F. Scot Fitzgerald critiques the idea of the american dream (like many other classic authors) through the situations of the characters. Jay Gatsby is able to acquire an enormous amount of wealth throughout his life, but he is unable to penetrate the upper class. he ends up being killed after tangling in that crowd for too long possibly mention the context of the 20s. a tumultuous time following WW1, increase in immigration as well as women's rights and the massive economic boom. (with the crash looming in 1929) there was a belief that anyone could 'strike it rich' like Gatsby did. George and myrtle Wilson were middle class people looking to improve their life, and achieve the american dream daisy is the ultimate, perfect example of the american dream. the darkest secret at the end, Gatsby's wealth didn't come from work, it came from a life of crime. Fitzgerald is basically saying american dream is actually a lost promise. also underlying greed strewn throughout the novel, and affairs which tear couples apart.
quote:
'But I didn't call to him for he gave a sudden intimation that he was content to be alone--he stretched out his arms toward the dark water in a curious way, and far as I was from him I could have sworn he was trembling. Involuntarily I glanced seaward--and distinguished nothing except a single green light, minute and far away, that might have been the end of a dock.'
very key symbol of the green light, and Gatsby reaching out to something (the american dream) that he cannot acquire.
Explanation:
The set of words “sunny” and “spots” create alliteration in the excerpt. Alliteration is sounds that sound familiar to each other in a sentence.
Answer:
Dear diary,
I'm here once again, because you seem to be the only one I'm able to talk to whenever I want to, and you don't wait impatiently so you can go back to other things you're doing.
However, I miss my children and grandchildren and wish they visited more often, seeing as everyone went on their own way, as soon as they turned 18 or just after College.
I have a considerable sum of money, but I don't have happiness, I have happiness, but not the type I want. I guess he people that said money doesn't buy happiness were right after all.
Diary, you'll have to endure the ramblings of an old woman who is lonely. We'll talk again soon.
Answer:
Example topic sentence: The U.S. should keep pennies as part of the money system because although pennies cost more to make than they are worth, they save consumers money in the long run.
Explanation:
This is argumentative writing because it is opinionated and trying to convince the reader that what they think is right. They are arguing that pennies are necessary.
