The novel, The Great Gatsby, has an intricate closing sentence. It makes people truly think of a deeper meaning within. This last sentence reads, “So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.” Many believe this sentence to be a phenomenal closing sentence. This phrase of words could possibly be the greatest concluding sentence in the world of literature. “So w

Love’s Past Undone The Roman poet Virgil once wrote that love conquers all. In The Great Gatsby, Jay Gatsby’s love for Daisy is accurately described by this phrase because his actions are motivated by an attempt to reclaim her love. Love has truly conquered Jay, and as a result, made him incapable of doing anything other than trying to recreate his love with Daisy. Although Jay’s outward appea

Chapter 1 1. By using Nick's point of view to tell Gatsby's story, it gives the reader a better insight to how Gatsby affected everyone. Because he doesn't know them it's almost a non-biased introduction and view of everyone. 2. In the introductory section of the novel, we learn that Nick moved from the west, he's a war veteran, and he's a graduate from Yale. 3. Type of people and the type of h

Monisuer Blach 10/25/09 Mrs. blahblah Great Gatsby Essay English "So we beat on boats against the current borne back ceaselessly into the past". This metaphor represents Gatsby,

Jessica Schafer Period 2 3/10/10 Fitzgerald’s Modern America In the Great Gatsby ,by F. Scott Fitzgerald, there are three social classes, a man said to be a modern hero, and the “flawless American dream” within the short novel. Jay Gatsby ,whofalls in love with Daisy, does everything possible for her even though in the end he didn’t end up with his true love. Fitzgerald shows his reade

The Great Gatsby In-Class Essay F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby,” has often been depicted by literary critics as a love story, this however holds untrue. Throughout the novel, many relationships are introduced and some are culminated as the story moves forward. These so-called “romances” are not of true love, but are rather about greed, satisfaction, and corruption. They portray the c

GREAT GATSBY SUMMARY Analysis of Major Characters Jay Gatsby The title character of The Great Gatsby is a young man, around thirty years old, who rose from an impoverished childhood in rural North Dakota to become fabulously wealthy. However, he achieved this lofty goal by participating in organized crime, including distributing illegal alcohol and trading in stolen securities. From his early y

In the novel, The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, symbolism adds depth to the story, without introducing confusion. Fitzgerald's symbols are large, concrete and obvious. Examples of this symbolism are the valley of ashes, T. J. Eckleburg's huge blue eyes, and the green light on the Buchanan dock which Jay Gatsby idolizes. The valley of ashes is "a fantastic farm where ashes

The in-depth critical analysis of the Great Gatsby by Frances Kerr gives an interesting insight into the narrative structure of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, the psychology of its narrator, Nick Carraway, and the reflection of F. Scott Fitzgerald's femininity in his critically-acclaimed novel, The Great Gatsby. Frances Kerr's critical analysis also gives additional insight into the sligh

Running Head: GREAT LAKES GOVERNANCE Great Lakes Governance and its Contribution to the Great Lakes Ecosystem Name: University: Course: Tutor: Date: Great Lakes refer to the collection of the fresh water lakes consisting of the five Great Lakes (Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario) and other numerous minor lakes and rivers (Kettl D.F, 2002). In Africa, Great Lakes refer to

Great Lakes: Great Decisions Business Administration Capstone April 9, 2011 This paper addresses the company of Great Lakes along with one of its subsidiaries Octel and its’ place in the industry regarding the production of the chemical lead additive tetraethyl lead (TEL). According to a Chemical and Engineering News Journal (2006) article, “Octel was spun out of Great Lakes Chemical in 199

The Great Lakes Chemical Corporation is the dominant provider of leaded additives to underdeveloped countries. However, because of the damaging effects their product has on its users, the corporation is looking to transfer out of this industry in order to appease the developed countries and environmentalists that are protesting their production of lead additives. By doing this, however, the Great

Great Leadership Builds Successful Soldiers Abstract The fast pace that our army is moving at today, requires our senior leaders and junior Non-Commission Officers to have a better focus on developing the skills necessary to be successful on today’s battlefield. With all the deployments and turmoil our military faces today it is essential that senior leaders focus on the basic key elements

Writing a response to a written Text Introduction: * Name text and author. * Answer the question. [E.g. Sephy was a very interesting character.] * Indicate the combination of features you are going to use to prove your statement. [e.g. first person narration, dialogue, role reversal or Romeo and Juliet] * Briefly indicate the link to an important idea[s]. [e.g. Sephy is interestin

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Great speeches transcend time; A great speech can be defined as one which has some inherent rhetorical, social, political and/or historical value. In order for the content of the speech to be appreciated and the listener’s attention to be sustained, the speech needs to move the audience. Speakers use a wide range of language and rhetoric techniques for dramatic and humorous impact, which keeps the

The great American author Henry David Thoreau once said, "Write while the heat is in you. The writer who postpones the recording of his thoughts uses an iron which has cooled to burn a hole with. He cannot inflame the minds of his audience." Good writing is something that can be achieved if one remembers the following: intrigue the reader, organize the material, and follow the rules of correctness

Decisions in Paradise Part One Decisions in Paradise For decades it has been known that individuals want to create what is called the “perfect” life. Receiving the best education to become qualified for the perfect position within a well- known organization and succeed to its highest potentials. Not only acquiring a prominent career, but also, finding the love of his or her life and able to

Greed and Corruption A quarrelling couple allows their hatred for one another to overshadow the safety of their young child and “In this manner, the issue was decided” (63) in Raymond Carver’s morbid adaptation of our modern self-seeking society. “Popular Mechanics” is not only the title of a well known do-it-yourself magazine, but is also the title of Carver’s short story. The title “Popular Mec

Shandrika Sutton Unit 1 IP Greek & Roman Cultures Comparison between Greece and Rome | Rome Differences | Greece Differences | Greece and Rome are both Mediterranean countries. | Rome is located on a plain that borders on the east with mountains and on the west by the sea. | Greece is located on an irregular coastline in which the mountain terrain of the Greek peninsula isolates various

Proportions in Greek and Renaissance Art Golden Rectangles A Golden Rectangle is a rectangle in which the longer side is 1.618 times the shorter side, and the shorter side is 0.618 times the longer side. Many shapes in nature fill a golden rectangle. A spruce tree has golden proportions in height and width. The dragonfly s wingspan length to his body length is a golden proportion. Sp

Ancient Greek Contributions The ancient Greeks can be credited with many contributions to Western civilization. The Greeks helped influence us in many areas, from the arts, architecture and philosophy to math, drama and science. In each of these areas, the root of who we are today can be attributed to the contributions of the Ancient Greeks. Although the Greeks fought many wars and had polit

Greek General Strike: A turning point in Europe Chris Marsden 26 February 2010 This article first appeared on the World Socialist Website Wednesday’s general strike in Greece, involving two million workers in the public and private sectors, marks a turning point in the political situation throughout Europe. It represents the most significant manifestation of a growing movement of res

Task 1 1. How was the world created, according to Greek Mythology' “Myths of Origin” or “Creation Myths” represent an attempt to render the universe comprehensible in human terms and explain the origin of the world. www.dl.ket.org/latin1/​mythology/1deities/creation/​history.htm 2. Who were the Titans, and name at least three' The Titans were a race of

Greek Life Every day life in Ancient Greece differed depending on ones social status. Xenophon was a student of Socrates and he wrote a dialogue between Socrates and a man by the name of Ischomaches. The dialogue is about how Ischomaches spends his morning, and it explains how most aristocrats occupied themselves during the 4th century B.C. in Greece. According to Ischomaches, the average aris

‘Greek medicine was fundamentally changed by its encounter with Islamic culture.’ Is this statement accurate' The expansion of empires or cultures across new lands will always impact on the daily lives of a conquered population. Religious, social, political and economic differences may change the fundamental elements of society. Arguably, one the most important of these is medical practice. Wi

Greek vs. Roman Life American Intercontinental University Online Abstract This paper compares and contrasts Greek and Roman cultures, government, art, architecture, economy and social structure. It will show you how the Greeks and Romans were a like and different. You will learn how they lived, what they believed in and how they built their lives. Greek vs. Roman Life The Greeks and Rom

GreeDifference between Greek & Roman civilizations Think of two great powers. Both of which at their peaks could rival almost any other power. It would be hard to see a difference between both of these civilizations at first glance. They both did arise in similar positions but all things eventually change. Nothing stays the same especially in the case of these two glorious city state civilization

Green Sustainable Changes Paper Green Sustainable Changes Paper Hospitals have traditional been a facility that requires the largest amount of energy to maintain and operate. Because of its importance, the suggestion to turn off a few lights will not reduce the carbon footprint that a hospital creates. Patton –Fuller Community Hospital is a facility that can use green changes. The are

If one saw our planet from outside the solar system it would be as plain as the daylight itself, to see what makes us stand out from our surrounding planetary neighbors. It is amazing that something of such grand importance to all life can be disregarded by so many in such a short period of time. With this resource accounting for over 70% of the earth’s surface, most of which is saltwater, we as