How Does Fitzgerald Tell the Story in Chapter 5 of 'the Great Gatsby'?

Time is an idea described in diverse periods and aspects, for example philosophical, psychological, physical and biological. This time flows consistently but is broken into the past, present and future. Since we only live in the present forever in preparation for our futures and dreams, when we try to live in the past it restricts our future. Throughout F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby, Gatsby wasted time and his life for a single dream, and it was his illusion of his idyllic future that made time a key dimension in his life. Fitzgerald sees life in satiric-tragic dimensions, as a contest between romantic illusion and coarse reality. The reality slowly and viciously disintegrates the illusion.

Chapter 7 mirrors chapter 1 in setting and structure, of the travelling to New York and the necessity to pass through ‘The Valley of the Ashes’ symbolic of the mythological River Styx and “The Waste Land” by T.S. Elliot. Also, the many separated sections in chapter 7 are reminiscent of the structure of chapter 1, used as a key way for Fitzgerald to effectively and emotively convey the story, by framing the two chapters together. The tragic events in chapter 7; the climactic revelation of Daisy and Gatsby’s affair and Myrtle’s death; come to light. The theme of mistaken identity is crucial in chapter 7, from the first half of the chapter where the prolonged

Nick Carraway is a prime example of how an unbiased and trustworthy narrator can change a book. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is told in first person point of view, through the eyes of Nick Carraway, a 30-year-old man living in West Egg, New York. Carraway tells the story as it is happening and lets the reader know what is to come. Nick seems to be an “invisible character” because he is involved in the story but not in the major conflict. Nick Carraway is the perfect choice of narrator because he is reliable, connected to the main characters, and has an amicable personality.

In chapter 2 Tom takes Nick to meet Myrtle, his lover, in the Valley of Ashes, where her home is. They all then go to New York, to the apartment bought by Tom for Myrtle, and Myrtle organises a ‘party’, during which she argues with Tom, which ends with him punching her.

The Great Gatsby”, written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, portrays a world filled with rich societal activities, love affairs, and dishonesty. Nick Carraway is the busy narrator of the book, a curious choice considering that he is in a different class and almost in a different world than Gatsby and the other characters. Nick relates the plot of the story to the reader as a part of Gatsby’s circle. He has hesitant feelings towards Gatsby, despising his personality and corrupted dream but feeling drawn to Gatsby’s wonderful ability to hope. Using Nick as an honorable guide, Fitzgerald attempts to guide readers on a journey through the novel to show the corruption and failure of the American Dream. To achieve

Chapter 4 develops the character of Gatsby and questions the reliability of Nick as a narrator. Fitzgerald reveals two different sides of Jay Gatsby and hints at Gatsby's criminal doings as Gatsby takes Nick to meet some of his questionable acquaintances. Additionally, Nick and Jordan's relationship is introduced and developed. Fitzgerald also employs the use of cinematic cuts which create the effect that the events of the chapter are real.

The majority of successful literary works that have been published share a commonality of the narration complementing the storyline. Many novels have an attractive plot, it does not balance appropriately with the narration. Therefore, in order to complete any story, the narrator is an essential component. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is narrated through the eyes of businessman Nick Carraway. Throughout the novel, Nick tries to maintain his non-judgemental personality to prevent his opinions from interfering with the situation. Carraway’s connections with Gatsby and Tom Buchanan put him in the ideal role of a narrator since he is exposed to contrasting perspectives. Nick also successfully engages the reader by using sympathetic narration, to encourage the audience to feel a similar way for Gatsby. These essential characteristics can be used as evidence to identify him as an effective narrator throughout The Great Gatsby. Although Nick is not the protagonist of the novel, he plays an important role in the book. Nick Carraway’s non-judgemental personality, social status in New York as well as his ability to incorporate readers into the storyline shown through compassion, determines that he remains a successful and effective narrator throughout the novel.

Ben Roxey Kara McCabe Great Gatsby Response April 10, 2017 Narrative Techniques - Great Gatsby What I found to be most appealing about Fitzgerald's writing style was his application of imagery, and to the extent at which he was able to portray a specific image, character, or place, and elaborate on it so extravagantly that you feel as if you are so intensely engulfed in his work that you lose track of the initial subject matter you began to read. He writes in a form all of its own, integrating a stylistic element in this novel, using the the setting as a form of symbolism. Utilizing dialogue and narration is another technique used in the novel. This technique allows us, the reader, to feel as if we are immersed in the story as Nick,

This was the first time Rennessme graduated from high school. Emmett mimicked his niece excitement as she finished cleaning out her locker. He already was done with the task. He even gloated to his beloved niece that he was an expert at being a high school student.

Eugene Fitzgerald believes that four years of undergraduate study is insufficient time to earn a

Style is a very important part of any sort of writing. Fitzgerald is especially great at conveying unique styles in all his works. The passage that will be explored is one from the begining of chapter 6. This passage describes a memory of Gatsby’s, and how he got his wealth. In this passage, Fitzgerald presents a melancholy, sort of nostalgic tone, through his use of imagery, symbolism, and allegory.

It was late evening when Humbert parked in front of the house. The real estate agent was waiting for him on the lawn. Humbert got out of his car and walked over to the man. The dry ground crunched as Humbert stepped on it. He also noticed that all the crickets sounded far away. The whole place seemed kind of off and different than the rest of the nice town he had just driven through.

Tara and Willow made their way down the steps, Tara gripping onto her long sleeves and pulling them down to half cover her hands. Covering up was like a security blanket; it made her feel less exposed and calmed her down.

It was a hot, dry day in Sparta; it was the day of Gianni and Pepe’s seventh birthday. “Pepe,” said Gianni, “I’m frightened at the thought of beginning training to be in Sparta’s army.”

Zack and I met when I was four and he was seven. I was playing in my front yard when he rolled down the street on his bike. He was a fairly scrawny boy with short dirty blond hair, and bright green eyes. His teeth would have been perfectly straight if not for the massive gap his two front teeth left when they freed themselves from his face. It was pretty obvious there was an age difference between us, but he stopped anyway and introduced himself briefly then went about his business patrolling the neighborhood on his little Superman bike. From that point on we saw each other in passing but never really became good friends until one summer about two years later.