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An Analysis Of Charles Brookes 's ' The Great Gatsby '

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Charles Brookes, a young, sturdy, twenty-four year old Englishman, and a farmer by trade, owned a small cottage in the mountainous regions near Lake District, Cumbria. He lived with his parents, who were both of old age and very feeble, and a younger brother, William, who was half his age. Charles and his folks seemed to be living a content life but Charles’ countenance expressed poignancy, and he did not make an effort to reveal his true emotions to his parents. It had only been a few months since his second younger brother, Arthur, had perished to an unknown ailment that did not appear to be stringent. Arthur’s demise had engraved a perpetual, severe, internal anguish within Charles as well as his abode and the rest of its occupants. …show more content…

William was awake preparing for the jobs assigned by his brother and just before his departure, Charles approached William’s bedroom and informed him of his leave.
It hadn’t been long since Charles had left when the salubrious gust of wind blew, agitating the trees, allowing them to dance and sway as though they were celebrating and encouraging Charles’ determination. It was refreshing when the wind hit his face allowing his hair to blow back and settle back in to their original position.
“Hey Charles!” called out Mr Cromwell, “Where are you off to at this time of day?”
“Oh! Mr Cromwell, Sir, I’m just heading out to take a nature walk of Lake District,” answered Charles.
“If you don’t mind me asking…but for what purpose?” questioned Mr Cromwell
“No not at all. Lately I have been remembering my late brother—“
“Ah! Andrew. Good chap he was,” interrupted Mr Cromwell
“Yes. And so I won’t to take my mind of things a little bit…and so I resolved to this,” said Charles.
“Good for you son. I won’t hold you any longer. Carry on,” said Mr Cromwell with a gentle smile on his face. Mr Cromwell was an old acquaintance of his Father, as he too was of the same trade: a farmer and Charles respected him with the same level of respect that he gave to his father. Charles knew Mr Cromwell since childhood and was never reluctant to answer any of his questions. His mien was as calming as the

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