Captial Punishment
When turning on the television, radio, or simply opening the local newspaper, one is bombarded with news of arrests, murders, homicides, serial killers, and other such tragedies. It is a rare occasion to go throughout a day in this world and not hear of these things. So, what should be done about th....
Great Gatsby
East Egg, West Egg, and Valley of Ashes significantly define the theme of F. Scott Fitzgeralds The Great Gatsby. The setting and characters illustrate the differences of class, wealth, and social status which truly symbolize the essence of the American dream in the roaring twenties. These thr....
moral decay in The Great Gatsby
Moral Decline
The 1920s marked the end of American innocence, and the beginning of corruption and deceit. Tom Buchanan, Daisy Buchanan, and Myrtle Wilson in particular show characteristics of a moral decay in society.
Tom Buchanan uses lying, adultery, and chauvinism to show a decrease in th....
Moral decay in The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby is a story of the ill-fated love between a man and a woman set in 1922 America. There are several prominent themes running throughout the story including dreams and honesty. However, the most pervasive theme in The Great Gatsby is moral decay. In fiction, honesty is usually a reflec....
Roaring Twenties
Political
During the 1920's the Republican Party reigned supreme. Initially represented by Warren Harding (who would subsequently become the face of corruption) the party leadership and Presidency was succeeded by 'Silent' Calvin Coolidge. Finally the Republican Party was voted out after the in....
The Age of Anxiety
The themes and ideas in Auden's _The Age of Anxiety_ reflect his belief that man's quest for self actualization is in vain. I. Auden's backgroundA. As a 1930's poet1. Views of Society2. Diagnosis of the industrial societyB. Major conflicts of his works II. _The Age of Anxiety_ overviewA. A....
The Great Gatsby
How does symbolism affect a piece of literature? The novel The Great Gatsby uses symbolism to connect objects and everyday happenings with life. The green light in the novel represents Gatsbys hopes and dreams for the future. The eyes of Dr. T. J. Eckleburg looking down from the billboard symbo....
The Sharp Contrasts of People, Places and Events in F. Scott Fitzgeralds The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby is a novel comprised of several stark contrasts. We see people who are at one stage beautiful and elegant, and in the next breath they become irresponsible and crude. Events, at once jovial celebrations become pathetic. And places which were once revered and high-class, become shado....
What part does social class play in The Great Gatsby?
Social class plays a vital role in revealing the division amongst society and the desire to be a leader. However, themes such
as friendship, allegiances and love are key themes that audiences are exposed to. The hole between the upper class and the
working class serves to reveal the difference i....
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