A Short Note On The Great Gatsby By F. Scott Fitzgerald

The adaptation of literature into film is a process that requires careful and experienced methods of cinematic attention to details according to crucial narrative aspects of the literary piece. The film industry has been creating visual versions of literature for quite some time, but the advancement of modern technology has opened the door to a world full of new and exciting possibilities in terms of visual and special effects. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a timeless classic of the American literary canon, and is a popular choice for film adaptation because the vivid imagery and strategic symbolism of the plot that lends itself to visual recreation. Dixon (2003) comments on the problematic attempts of film adaptations of The Great Gatsby when he states, “…the various screenwriters and director who translated

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F. Scott Fitzgerald was born on September 24, 1896. He was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and his parents were both born in Maryland and Irish. You could say he grew up very lower middle class. Fitzgerald’s views of relationships began at an early age. It was interesting because many of his best books came from the idea that women & men relationships is just a game with one person ending up being a winner. He claimed to forever have a jazz-age attitude that would stick with him for life, and it worked. F. Scott Fitzgerald died December 21, 1940 at the young age of 44.

What is the real world and how do people react to the situations involved in life’s difficulties? The real world is a place where we all are forced to live sooner or later and people tend to react to life’s difficulties in various ways. In the quote, “Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone. He told me, just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had,” (Fitzgerald 1); demonstrates how the narrator, Nick Carraway’s father described the real world to him as a young boy. Different people react to the situations throughout their lives differently.

Gatsby colossal mansion, is used a a centre point for the entire novel; it is the place most explored and best described by Fitzgerald, and an analysis of the architecture reveals multiple aspects of Jay Gatsby himself. Gatsby House is initially described as “ a factual imitation of some Hotel de Ville in Normandy,” (5). Fitzgerald, uses “factual imitation” to address how the house is an pastiche of the European/French palace-style, accurate in detail, but lacking in the whole impression, which is juxtaposed with Gatsby 's place in society. The house in its entirety is a fake, however, the abode, like it 's owner contains some authenticity - Gatsby did study at Oxford, but he was not an Oxford graduate, and had a medal at Montenegro; here, the details are genuine. On page 45, when a stout middle-aged man, with large spectacles is flabbergasted in Gatsby possession of real books in his library He exclaims “What thoroughness! What realism!”(46). This could directed at Gatsby 's whole facade which is extremely realistic, here, Fitzgerald draws attention to aspects of Gatsby authenticity.

When North America was first settled, the pioneers of our continent sought relief from their native lands. Where it would have been impossible for many of them to achieve prosperity and wealth, the new Western World enabled many of them to be successful on account of their dedication and work ethic alone. In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby,” the state of this American Dream is depicted as it was in the 1920s. However, much has changed since this era, and today’s society has much evolved. In both epochs, the American Dream functions as a symbol of hope that promotes the personal advancement of many. However, in the 1920s the Dream was on the decline, whereas in the 2010s it has evolved to become an increasing reality. In both cases, the Dream plays an important role in the everyday lives of Western citizens. In the 1920s, the concept was impossible for most to attain. However, the Dream has evolved into a goal that can be achieved by an increasing number of people. In both time periods, the income gap between the wealthiest and poorest citizens is clear and convincing. However, in the 2010s, this has a mitigated impact on the average citizen due to social programming. While in both eras there is a somewhat of a distinction between sections of the continent, the divide between the East and the West is more pronounced in the 1920s. Modern

A cocoon can represent the kind growth and change called metamorphosis in Biology class. This symbol is good for Scout who shows her personal growth from a naïve tomboyish girl to a more well-informed and sophisticated young lady. In many incidents, she discovers how she should behave as she grows up during the story. Although Scout is a cute girl in hearts of her father, Atticus, and her nanny, Calpurnia, it is obvious to people that she is a quite unusual girl in their small town, Maycomb. She is unusually intelligent because she can read before she goes to grade one. However, her teacher, Miss Caroline penalizes and scolds her for this advanced skill. She is unusually brave and confident because she not only plays

However, through careful evaluation of setting, Baz Luhrmann’s film version of The Great Gatsby enhances the experience of reading the book. By reading the book and seeing the movie, I can make the informed opinion that the vivid settings used in the film add affect and imagery to the book’s descriptions. For example, the imagery depicted in the book does not give the average student enough to visualize Gatsby’s and

As a story that had already been told in writing and film, Baz Luhrmann’s modern film version of The Great Gatsby has a great deal to live up to. Having read the book and seen the original movie, I can knowledgeably say that Luhrmann’s version was my favorite experience of The Great Gatsby out of the three. The complexity of the diction in the book left me bored and half asleep, and the acting in the original film version left me wanting more. Although I did not fall in love with F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel, Luhrmann’s rendition of The Great Gatsby is as good of a representation of Fitzgerald’s story as a movie can get.

There have been many adaptations of F.Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” (1925) novel. One of the most recent adaptations was the 2013 movie directed by Baz Lurhmann. Baz Luhrmann adapted this film and used intertextuality to construct a 3D fourth screen version of a classic novel. Intertextuality is commonly known among literature texts. It refers to the way in which texts gain meaning from other texts. In this context it refers to the way in which Baz Luhrmann used F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel as a foundation to create a modernised and give new meaning to the original text by exploring new themes and new technology.

The Great Gatsby is a 142-minute long film, which stylistically depicts the period of sustained economic prosperity and the distinctive cultural edge in America during the Roaring Twenties. This is done effectively through the cinematography Luhrmann creates for the audience, creating a superficial and dreamlike atmosphere to the film. Through the lighting, colour filters and CGI, the audience is able to jump onto a feel for the farfetched and excessive lifestyles of the socialites of Long Island. The effects used are dreamlike which creates the idea that every character is out of touch with reality and are living in their own deluded dreams. The main character is Jay Gatsby who is a filthy rich New Yorker. He’s extremely popular for his extravagant parties that he would host

The Great Gatsby (2013) is a movie by Baz Lurhmann, which is an adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald 's 1925 novel by the same name. While the main plot of both works reads as almost identical, some character 's motives and actions differ significantly between the two. One of the main differences that sets apart the film from the novel is the relationship between Gatsby and Daisy. Their bond is extremely romantic and passionate on the big screen. In the book, however, it is the struggle to climb all the way up the class ladder that truly motivates Gatsby to be with Daisy. In this paper, I will only discuss Lurhmann 's 2013 film. It deserves to be analyzed on it 's own terms, because it is a product of a combination of director 's own vision 1920 's time period and his perception of Fitzgerald 's novel. The Great Gatsby uses considerably more computer generated imagery than other movies of this type, which is probably due to the director 's choice to visually attract the audience with his over the top idea of 1920 's. After the loud, bright, hopeful and vivid beginning of the movie, grayness, darkness and disgust sets in to where everything is broken, and the only thing remaining to do, is to pick up the shattered pieces. Tom and Daisy are part of the highest social class and their character 's are selfish and careless. After Gatby 's death in the movie, most people in the audience felt an intense feeling of emptiness and severe disdain. These emotions are all

He had finished with his business in Anchorage, so he decided to catch a plane back to Portland a few days early. He was going to surprise Natalie. Take her out to an early dinner; Champagne and candlelight, back to their place for a night of love making, slip the ring into her breakfast and ask her to be his forever.

Great Gatsby is a romantic drama conveyed from Baz Luhrmann’s film adaptation of the novel of the same title by F. Scott Fitzgerald. A film of grandeur, fantasy, and sorrow brings alive the story of Nick Caraway’s fateful 1920s summer with the rich and fabulous set in a fictional Long island town. The story is delivered as a flashback from Caraway in a hospital, writing from his memory after an unspecified time after the events occurred. Great Gatsby has been a story popular with mass audiences for many decades and this film delivers on the basis of the classic American novel. Within Great Gatsby Luhrmann strives to entertain with cinematic styles that includes strategic shots, elaborate sets, and pairs everything up with flamboyant costumes to showcase the antirealism of early 1920s affluence. I plan to analyze the strategic execution of Baz Luhrmann’s recreation of Great Gatsby and his decision to stay safe with a precise visual representation of the novel.

Selma lay awake in her bed in her headquarters building. It was the safest place she knew and guarded by personal friends she trusted. However, she felt there wasn’t something quite right, but she couldn’t put her finger on it, yet her intuition was in full gear because she had a bad feeling something was about to happen. She got up, put on her robe, walked to the window and looked out; she had a view of the compound, where she could see everything. She knew using the word compound or headquarters was stretching it. She occupied a large house on a large estate in the area; the estate was bounded next to a large golf course, which of course was relatively flat.