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Examples Of Eulogy For The Death Of Mr. Gatsby

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My Eulogy for the death of Mr. Gatsby There are few men like himself. In measure of achievements, wealth, popularity, works, deeds, social status and many other things I will not lists, few came close to what Mr. Gatsby had. But how are these quantified? How do we determine if Mr. Gatsby truly was a great man? -- My name is Steven Woodlock. I am 55 and I have been the head house servant for Mr. Gatsby since he moved into the mansion on West Egg a while back. Today my goal is not to list out all of the great works that Mr. Gatsby has done, nor is it to try and over glorify my boss. My purpose is to show insight into the personal life of Mr. Gatsby, and perhaps, allow you to see him from my perspective, a man of true virtue and character, one who taught me more than I dare to admit. Many of you here must know Mr. Gatsby from the numerous extravagant parties he holds. However, as a man of few words, I have doubt that …show more content…

Gatsby seemed like an anti-social, cold, mysterious man. However, I know a very different man. I know a man whom since young has grew up in poverty as a poor farmer boy. He was an ordinary boy, but he had extraordinary ambitions, ambitions no man of his social stature would dare to even begin assuming. In an unexpected coincidence, while working as a fisher, he met with a Dan Cody, who took him in as a personal assistant. It was through Dan Cody that Mr. Gatsby learnt the ways of luxury and even further solidified his ambition. Before I first took up the job to work with Mr. Gatsby, I was desperate. Desperation … I still recall the days of uncertainty that questioned if I was able to feed my wife and 2 children each day. However, when I was down, so down I almost attempted suicide on the shores, Mr. Gatsby reached out, and turn my life around. Not only did he settle all my financial need, he educated me, gave me a stable job. The fact that I am able to read and speak fluently is a testament to his efforts, and to him I am eternally

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