Chapter 2 reveals Tom Buchanan's arrogance and violence, illustrating his sense of entitlement. Chapter 3 emphasizes Gatsby's mysterious persona and the superficiality of the 1920s' social scene. In Chapter 6, Gatsby's belief in recreating the past reflects the illusory nature of the ...
Did Myrtle Wilson love her husband in The Great Gatsby? Myrtle Wilson does not love her husband, George Wilson. She says she cannot bear him and that he is "not fit to lick her shoe." She resents his low social standing and his lack of financial resources. How is Myrtle Wilson describ...
286. “His smile was one of those rare smiles that you may come across four or five times in life. It seemed to understand you and believe in you just as you would love to be understood and believed in.” -Nick Carraway, “The Great Gatsby” 287. “Make at least 20 people smile i...
Evel Knievel captivated his audiences with death-defying stunts and attempted more than 75 ramp-to-ramp stunts during his career. During his youthful stage, Knievel was occasionally jailed … Read more Categories Famous People Leave a comment The Most Interesting Great Gatsby Quotes January 10, ...
Learn about conflict in ‘’The Great Gatsby’’ by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Discover the characters' conflicts. Explore an analysis of the link between...
191. “I wish I had done everything on earth with you” ~ The Great Gatsby 192. “Some birds aren’t meant to be caged. Their feathers are just too bright.”—Arnold Bennett, The Shawshank Redemption 193. “What I really want to do with my life — what I want to do for a livin...
In these fast and fickle times, it’s nice to know that there are some things you can always count on: the enduring brilliance of the last page of The Great Gatsby; the near-religious harmonies of the Beach Boys’ “California Girls”; and the lifelong friendship of Matt Damon and Ben ...
[Yes, this is just the title of a 1697 work by Swift. But it's so clever in and of itself I had to quote it. Also a reminder to myself to go back later and actually read the thing, which is about a controversy during that time arguing whether ancient or modern learning was bette...
He is talking about the appliances and the car, this, in essence, also describes Willy's life. When he has paid his debts, he is used up and worthless, easily discarded by the company and his sons. Willy, dear, what has he got against you?
Back to School: Directed by Alan Metter. With Rodney Dangerfield, Sally Kellerman, Burt Young, Keith Gordon. To help his discouraged son get through college, a funloving and obnoxious rich businessman decides to enter the school as a student himself.