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- 101: Doris Lessing's Life and Her Writings
- ... to fit and in and not give up. Like many of Lessing’s character’s, Margaret shows the need for love yet does not counteract her desire for self-sufficiency (Fitzgerald,186). Margaret is determined to survive yet she has no idea of what is heading her way. Lessing uses little detail in describing the other two main characters: Richard, Margaret ... at dawn”(Lessing, 1250-1256). Lessing not only writes to tell about her childhood experiences but to express her political views as well. “She faces controversial issues with unflinching resolve” (Fitzgerald,186). She joined the English Communist part in 1952 and resigned about five years later. She was an active pro-Communist involved in many organizations during World War Two. “ The ... Jabavu, an impoverished African boy from small village who comes to a large modest city to better his condition, only to be assaulted by the town’s depravity and inequities” (Fitzgerald,185). “Her works display a broad range of interests and focus on such specific topics as racism, communism, feminism, and mysticism” (Scott- Kilvert,198). Throughout Lessing’s fiction, a ...
- 102: Influence Of Realism On Litera
- ... fiction (Bradley 1340). Modernist writers, like most Americans, were amazed at the destructive power of war on the common man. Writers such as Ernest Hemingway, William Faulkner, and F. Scott Fitzgerald spearheaded the modernistic renaissance by employing realistic and naturalistic techniques. Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises details the principle of an "alienation from society that had been forced upon by ... his writing." ("Faulkner" Compton's) This idea, much like that of realist James, provides the reader with the whole picture of society. The novels and short stories of F. Scott Fitzgerald are famous for portraying the "lost generation" of the post-World War I era. Faulkner's moral values were "social rather than personal" ("Fitzgerald" Compton's). He believes that his writing should address the problems that society has and the problems that he has with society. Faulkner's prose is ornate and complex. ...
- 103: The Great Gatsby - Analysis Of
- NICK CARRAWAY has a special place in The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald. He is not just one character among several; it is through his eyes and ears that the story takes place. In this novel, Nick goes to some length to establish ... only genuine affection in the novel is shown by Nick towards Gatsby. He admires Gatsby's optimism, an attitude that is out of step with the sordidness of the times. Fitzgerald illustrates this sordidness not just in the Valley of Ashes, but right there beneath the thin veneer of the opulence represented by Daisy and Tom. Nick is "in love" with ... fact Nick's sentiment for Gatsby or perhaps Nick's attempt at displaying those "rather literary" days he had in college? Or both? The reader should consider the distance that Fitzgerald has created between his presence in the story and Nick's and their implications. Fitzgerald has created a most interesting character in Nick because he is very much a ...
- 104: Why Did The Textile Workers Un
- ... union has held quite a number of meetings, to some extent coercive measures [have been] adopted, in order to get the operatives into the union” (Smith 51), and even President Fitzgerald himself noted that, “It is true that in many instances the nefarious influence of the prefessional agitator has found fertile soil in the American workman’s brain…” (Smith 264). These proffesional agitators as Fitzgerald caled them were the men who stepped up to protect the workers rights. However, Fitzgerald does seem to give these men a negative connotation but this was more than likely because of the fact that he was an executive at the Fitzgerald and Ray ...
- 105: Minnie Bibble
- ... develop the characters by using different ways of characterization. These methods may include both direct and or indirect characterization.In the short story "He Thinks He's Wonderful," F. Scott Fitzgerald develops Minnie Bibble in both of these ways. Fitzgerald uses direct characterization first in describing Minnie. Direct characterization is statements or facts that the author tells the reader directly. Using this we learned that Minnie is a fifteen-year ... New Orleans in May, in order to get her mind off of boys and love. This move was not very effective, she was engaged before the first of June. Second, Fitzgerald also uses indirect characterization, through thoughts, words, and actions and through perceptions of other characters. This shows that Minnie has a wonderful personality and is very charming. We also ...
- 106: The Great Gatsby: Morality and Gatsby
- ... Truth is an issue of morality. "It all happened in a minute but it seemed to me that she wanted to speak to us, thought we were somebody she knew." (Fitzgerald 151) Daisy and Gatsby tried to hide the fact that they hit and killed Myrtle Wilson while driving home from New York. Nick Carraway, however, knew the truth and had ... going to help hide the truth or let Daisy and Gatsby suffer the consequences. “I don't think that anybody saw us but of course I can't be sure.” (Fitzgerald 151). Gatsby felt that he could hide the car and with it he could hide the truth. The truth is that Myrtle Wilson was killed and Daisy and Gatsby are ... full of doubt. "He had seen me several times and had intended to call on me long before but a peculiar combination of circumstances had prevented it- signed Jay Gatsby." (Fitzgerald 45-46) The two had lived next door to each other for awhile however, they had never associated. Therefore, along with the invitation to the party there was some ...
- 107: Tragic Hero Characterization I
- ... can be two opposing tragic heroes in a tragedy where neither side wins. These writers produced characters that compare and contrast. 1 Aristotle 2 Agamemnon by Aeschylus; translated by Robert Fitzgerald; pg.133 lns794-797 3 Antigone by Sophocles; translated by Robert Fitzgerald and Dudley Fitts pg. 527 lns 5 Scene 4 4 Agamemnon by Aeschylus; translated by Robert Fitzgerald; pg159 ln 1370-1371 5 Antigone by Sophocles; translated by Robert Fitzgerald and Dudley Fitts pg.495 ln. 35 1
- 108: Slaughterhouse Five - Humankin
- Nick's Reality In the novel, The Great Gatsby, written in 1925 by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the character Nick Carraway has a view of reality like many people in today's society. Nick is the type of person who is both unrealistic and realistic at the ... the other character's in the novel because he reserves judgement and is honest, but it is apparent throughout the novel, he is one in the same. Therefore F. Scott Fitzgerald shows the reader that Nick's reality is consequently representing the universal experience of man. Funk and Wagnalls Standard Desk Dictionary defines reality as 1. The fact, state, or quality ... single window, after all." (pg10). Nick's illusion is that he is good compared to the other character's in the novel. Through reading The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the character Nick shows the reader that we as humans tend to see what we want to see and ignore any problems there may be. This allows humans to ...
- 109: The Great Gatsby: Nobody Is Really Happy
- The Great Gatsby: Nobody Is Really Happy The Great Gatsby written by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a wonderful model to show that rich people do not live the great “life” that most people assume they do. Throughout the novel, many of the characters possess a good fortune and live rather extravagant lives. On the contrary, many times drinking, abuse, and adultery take place. Towards the end of the novel, Fitzgerald shows that nobody is really happy especially the characters who have a good deal of money. Jay Gatsby, for whom the novel is named for, is a millionaire who rose ... this woman, named Daisy, at his neighbor’s house next door. They were excited to see each other again for it had been almost five years. Later in the novel, Fitzgerald explains that Gatsby had bought this mansion which was right across the bay from Daisy just so he could be close to her. Gatsby had been waiting for his ...
- 110: Symbolism In The Great Gatsby
- ... be represented or visualized. Authors use symbolism as a way of inserting special hidden message that would otherwise not be known. The novel The Great Gatsby, written by F. Scott Fitzgerald is rich in symbolism on all levels. The concept of symbolism is used in such a way as to blend in with the story and occur naturally. Through the use of symbolism, Fitzgerald is able to provide the reader with adequate information as to the personality traits of characters, social standings, place of residency, and their views on the existence of God. Through the use of color symbolism, F. Scott Fitzgerald is able to portray the class and mood of not only the people, and their residency. A daisy most commonly consists of white pedals, adjoined by a yellow center ( ...
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