Stereotypes In The Great Gatsby

-Significant Quotations: 1.) “He had one of those rare smiles with a quality of eternal reassurance … seemed to face, the whole external world for an instant and then concentrated on you with an irresistible prejudice in your favor… believed in you as you would like to believe in yourself” (Fitzgerald 48). The primary importance of this statement from an outsider’s point of view is to understand the social persona/perception and charisma of Gatsby, as well as that of many socialites within the novel. Regarding such, the weight of his importance as a person (not narratively) would make one feel chosen or temporarily significant, and that this reassurance could be reflected unto oneself; however, Nick comments on how this only appears to be the case, as he determines that this demeanour is likely to appease a conversation and that Gatsby is simply performing his role, a veneer common amongst those placed in that position and possible from the gossip he has heard. Furthermore, despite the purpose/general effect of the smile to be that it makes one cheered or encouraged, Nick appears to avoid this entirely, which can be factored into by considering his lower view of himself later in the novel/his self-doubt, thus describing that this lifestyle/Gatsby himself could only have such an effect on someone seeking optimism already, somewhat of an implication of Gatsby’s more disastrous activities and also subtly shares the belief of one’s own self-optimism and confidence that allows

Archetypes are a common literary component seen through past and present day literature, their contributions can be noted in many passages such as the “The Big Fish”. Much like Jay Gatsby the main character within the Big Fish, Edward Bloom is a man that is commonly described as being larger than life. Within this movie Edward Bloom, much like Gatsby takes on the role of the archetypal hero and embarks on the ever so known heroic journey. Both characters revolve their quest around hopes of attaining love from their destined soul mate, despite their setbacks because of other male characters. Again, both Gatsby and Edward’s fate ends in their dismiss after they have reached the end of their metaphoric journey.

The 40 oz represents stereotypes, a man drinking a 40 oz at noon on the side of the road does not imply the best impression. Stereotypes are not usually correct and are often times rude. This relates to the plot but showing and putting out there that stereotypes are not always correct, some may give one to Bobby or anyone else in the story this is important because Bobby may be seen as financially unstable just from the cover of the book yet it is not the case in the book. Stereotypes put on person as the face of a whole race or ethnic group and should never be jumbled around today. Bobby’s skiing thoughts represent dreaming, Bobby being a teen dad had to grow up fast.

F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel, The Great Gatsby, is a classic and timeless tale. It is narrated by Nick Carraway and is placed in the twenties. The novel is about Gatsby as he tries to win back the love of his life, Daisy. Unpredictably, the story includes parties, affairs, and murder. Cleverly, Fitzgerald manages to produce an exceedingly appealing story with common 1920s stereotypes.

A symbolical archetype represented throughout The Great Gatsby is “the lake” as Gatsby unconsciously and persistently pursues Daisy: his dream, his lover, his everything. This is another example the American dream does not exist when Fitzgerald states,“ Then it had not been just the stars to which he had aspired on that June night. He came alive to me, delivered suddenly from the womb of his purposeless splendor (Fitzgerald 63 ). "There must have been moments even that afternoon when Daisy tumbled short of his dreams--not through her own fault but because of the colossal vitality of his illusion" (Fitzgerald 76).” Gatsby is a mystery unto himself, a human with rather deep morals that seem to be strung together for the purpose of Daisy’s affection and connected by Daisy’s mindless hauntings. The passage clearly reflects Gatsby’s everlasting endearment towards “the Golden Girl” as the depth of his personality is revealed; He views his life as almost pointless without his false “American dream,” because he would be nothing without her. Another example that reflects Gatsby is a poem written by Charles Hoffman as he proclaims, ” I looked across the water, I bent o'er it and listened, I thought it was my lover, my true lover's paddle glistened. Joyous thus his light canoe would the silver ripples wake. --But no! -- it is the loon alone -- the loon upon the lake”(Hoffman). The ripple across the lake is Gatsby’s illusion of Daisy- a blinding light, as sunlight stretched across the land and highlighted the cold waters of her soul, displaying a rather stark-warm contrast. The loon is represented as Gatsby; a fool upon the water, entreating Daisy’s love without justification and all alone because his purpose has always been her. A third example by William O’Rourke is, “It is by the nature of the angle, sun to earth, that the seasons are made, and that the waters of the lake change color by the season, blue going to gray and then to white and then back again to blue. The water receives color ; the water returns it. The angle shapes reality. Winter ice becomes the steam of summer as flesh becomes spirit. Partly window, partly mirror, the angle is where the memory dissolves”(O’Rourke).The angle of sunlight is the ferocity

Thesis: The Great Gatsby accurately portrays ethnic prejudices and highlights gender roles present during the 1920s.

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“I can tell you that happy endings are possible, even if situations are fraught with complications as this once was” -James Howe Have you ever had to face challenges in your life? Did these challenges make you stronger? How did these affect you? In the story “Everything Will Be Okay” by James Howe, Billy had to face many challenges, and even though life seemed impossible at the time, he became stronger and independent.

The Great Gatsby is narrated by Nick Carraway, who in the first few pages describes how his father taught him that, "Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone,” he told me, “just remember the advantages that you've had…” Because of this Nick states that “In consequence I'm inclined to reserve all judgments.” This quote however proves to be very ironic because the book is full of Nick’s judgements of the characters he meets and of the East in general.

The cinematic translation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless novel, The Great Gatsby, has a main focus on entertaining the audience, therefore discrediting the classic literature due to the significant loss of the crafted language and many quotes being cut short throughout the film. The novel tackles many social issues and norms during the 20th century, however as these trends have changed, the film’s focus is vastly different taking into consideration the different social patterns. (add more about the location: the setting) Many instances of racism and sexism were omitted in the production of the movie. This change is because many of the social norms are no longer considered acceptable in today’s society.

One of my favorite books is The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It tells the story of a young man living life in the roaring twenties. Although, he doesn't seem to realize the world whizzing past him, outside of his egotistical self. Throughout the book, a main point that has stood out to me is the sexism against women. In the twenties, women were considered more like “objects” that only had few purposes, some of the characters live up to these standards of the time, while others go against them.

The Great Gatsby takes place in the summer of 1922. Nick and Gatsby live in West Egg, Long Island and Daisy and Tom live on East Egg. Daisy and Tom are old money like the rest of East Egg. East Egg is more fashionable than West Egg and the people are wealthier and are upper class citizens. They looked down on the people living in West Egg.

There was a dark side to the American Dream Nick and many others were pursuing during the 1920s. Slavery was ended by the American Civil War of the 1860s, but racism never died. Southern states had strict segregation laws, and blacks were treated as inferior. The Ku Klux Klan was revived, and was extremely popular in the mid 1920s. The Klan was originally a group of defeated confederate soldiers, but it soon turned to murdering blacks. Black field workers were the poorest members of society and were treated as second class citizens(Helicon). The idea of whites being superior was held by most people in the early 1900s and this thought basis is seen throughout The Great Gatsby. Anti-Semitism was also a belief held by some in the 1920s and was evident in The Great Gatsby. Anti-Semitism is hate directed at Jews on political, social, and religious beliefs. Anti-Semitism grew in the United because of increased immigration from Europe and religious ideas holding Jews responsible for the crucifixion of Christ. Anti-Semitism was most seen during the Holocaust, when Nazis attempted to exterminate all the Jews in Europe(American History). Neo-Nazis and other white supremacy groups kept Anti-Semitism alive in the United States into present day, although today there are not nearly as many.

In the period of the 1920’s, there was a certain status of wealth that was difficult to achieve. There were two societal classes consisting of those with wealth from prior generations, and those who worked to earn it themselves. Tom, Daisy, and Nick, who represented the old money society did not have to work hard, unlike Gatsby which he represented the new money and they had to work to earn money. People like Gatsby, who gained their wealth on their own often fought for the approval from the upper class who inherited their wealth. Rather than having new money and old money, people who tried achieving the American Dream and ended up in failure usually they end up like George and Myrtle Wilson In The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the notion that social norms in the upper class depict the idea that being apart of it was impossible unless they were born in it was expressed through Daisy’s rejection of Gatsby because of the corrupt way in which he gained his wealth, making his American Dream unattainable.

The great Gatsby gives us an accurate insight into the 1920s zeitgeist regarding the role of women in society. America was in a state of an economic boom and rapid change. Society had become less conservative after world war one. The role of women was revolutionary during this time and although women had a lot more freedom now; they were still confined to their sexist role within society; Men were still seen as the dominant gender. Scott Fitzgerald illustrates the extremities of gender and social class, and the lack of independence this brought upon women. This essay will discuss the three major female characters and the ideas that Fitzgerald confronts of female stereotypes of the 1920s.