Synopsis Of The Movie ' The Great Gatsby ' By F. Scott Fitzgerald

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.

The author uses the words ''holds a spider '' to simbolize a human , and enfesizes on the idea that humans are nothing compare to the omnipotent power of God. This quote also suggest

Nathaniel sat on his horse beside the local ironmonger's shop. There wasn't a light on in the whole street, but he would see it coming. Most had decided to make it an early night but some, those who also knew of its route, were peering out from windows. Constantly parting gaps in the curtains, where several faces gawked. The elderly, curious children. Families peering out as though they knew something awful, yet sickeningly festive, to their community was on the verge of passing their properties. Everyone was waiting for it and they knew of Nathaniel's intentions of trapping, hopefully killing, the mischievous being. Not everybody was happy to

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.

Staring up at the house, she listened. The constant banging of the door against its frame, and the eerie sound of a malevolent snicker echoing throughout the empty rooms were the only sounds she heard.

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

An urge to run came over him. When he willed himself to move, his limbs stiffened rendering him immobile. Then right before his eyes, a cloaked entity revealed itself. Its predatory crimson eyes glared back at him as it seized him by the neck with its claws piercing his flesh..

It was now after six in the evening, and he hadn’t stopped all day…had barely stopped all week. In addition to dealing with new work commitments, he’d been fielding calls from his wife’s – soon to be ex-wife’s – lawyer. And his own lawyer. The divorce was going to be settled quickly, at least. He wanted that much, and Alisa was good for that much; she didn’t want it to drag on, either. He knew he should eat and relax…he needed to freshen up, first. He pulled his suit coat off and headed into the bathroom…and just looked at himself in the

Stephanie got up in her ladybug costume. As she opened the white picket fence it squeaked but she didn’t care. Once inside the yard she followed the sidewalk path and made sure that she didn’t go into the tall thick grass for which she didn’t know what was in it. George slowly up from behind the fence and ran to where she was. As soon as the reached the big front steps of the old Victorian house George said, “Step, I don’t think this is a good idea. Hold my hand.”

Bella grabbed the book and ran out of the house, Alice hot on her heels. The sun was setting, and she didn’t want to get caught in the dark. She skidded to a stop as she saw the beaten-down building. Grabbing the doorknob, it wouldn’t twist. Bella frowned, and tried to twist the doorknob. It wouldn’t move. She looked at Alice for help, and she tugged on the doorknob too.

“Her voice is full of money… that was the inexhaustible charm that rose and fell in in… high in a white palace the king’s daughter, the golden girl…” (Fitzgerald 120).

Celie, the narrator and the protagonist of the story, is a young African American girl who lives in the south. She is poor, as well as uneducated. She lives with her step father, Alphonso (Pa), her mother, and her younger brothers and sisters. Celie began writing letters to God to escape the brutality and pain her step father causes her endure on a daily basis. Celie tries her best to keep her younger sister, Nettie, away from the abuse of their father by persuading Nettie to marry a middle aged man, Mr. _____. However, Pa refuses to allow Nettie to get married, saying that she was “too young, no experience. Say Mr. ____ got too many children already (Walker, 6).” However, when Mr. ____ returned, Pa offered him Celie’s hand in marriage. Celie was then taken away from her family, most importantly Nettie, but unfortunately she did not escape the constant abuse.

It was a very short walk to the big hill where Frederick’s house was on. They all paused, looking at each other, before finally trekking up. They walked in a comfortable silence. Except it wasn’t that comfortable because each of them were nervous of what was to come. The dark, scary, hill they were walking up didn’t make things easier.

What is intertextuality? Intertextuality is a word that introduced by Julia Kristeva, a philosopher, literary critic, feminist and a novelist. Kristeva defined Intertextuality as a “mosaic of quotation”, which means that all texts that are derived from the natural process and transformation of other type of content (Martin, 2011). It is also called referencing an original idea that has previously been produced. In essence, it is to take an original work of art and turn it into a whole new idea or artistic style. The following essay will explore of how intertextuality is used in Baz Lurhmann’s “The Great Gatsby”.