The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby
By: F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a story that takes place during the Roaring Twenties. The major characters of the novel are Nick Carraway, Tom and Daisy Buchanan, Myrtle and George Wilson, and Jay Gatsby. One of the major themes of the novel is the promise of the American Dream. However, in the 1920’s the American Dream became a fantasy. In writing The Great Gatsby, Fitzgerald conveys the message that one cannot return to the past. He accomplishes this through narrating the fall of Jay Gatsby, whose tragic flaw is his desire to retrieve the past. After meeting Daisy, falling in love with her, and then losing her; Gatsby spends five years trying to get her back. He did not just simply want Daisy back, he yearned to seize the happy moments he had when they first met. In trying to go backwards, Gatsby is unable to achieve his dream of having Daisy for himself. I immensely enjoyed the abundance of symbolism in The Great Gatsby. It is perfect for anyone searching for a novel full of unexpected plot twists and unforgettable characters.

Jennifer
Major Hillard