Broadening Horizons

In The Great Gatsby , it is debatable as to whether Gatsby is materialistic. In English class, we read an article naming Gatsby a "materialistic god" and explaining all the ways that Gatsby has this characteristic. However, the book seems to imply the opposite, explicitly stating how everything he bought was for Daisy. I still believe that Gatsby is materialistic. Even though he became wealthy so that Daisy would want him back, he still seems to want and enjoy all the things he has. He always likes to show off his mansion and his wealth. Previously being poor, it is understandable how Gatsby probably has longed for material objects and has become materialistic. Daisy is clearly materialistic, and he probably had gained this trait from her when they were together in the past and he saw all her belongings. He seemed to fall more in love with them than he did with her. Therefore, the article is correct in stating that Gatsby is materialistic even though his intentions in buyin...

In "The Great Gatsby," the pool may have numerous symbolic definitions. First, it can symbolize Gatsby's dreams and wealth. Gatsby never uses the pool until the end of the book. Instead, he just shows it off to people who come to his house. The only reason he throws parties is to show off his wealth in the hopes that Daisy would come. When fall approaches, Gatsby tells his servants not to drain the pool, symbolizing his attempts to hold onto his dreams, including having Daisy. It is clear that his dream of Daisy is almost unobtainable by this time, but he is still trying to hold onto it. His death in the pool represents the death of his ability to have Daisy, and thus cherish his wealth. The pool can also have a biblical symbolism of the baptism and cleansing of Gatsby. He repeats many times that it is his first time using the pool. He also takes off his expensive clothes which represent materialism. He is being cleansed from the materialism of the 1920's and the mat...

In "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald, Gatsby goes through so much just to be near his young love, Daisy. He spends a lot of time earning money so that he can be rich, buys his mansion directly across from Daisy's house, and waits five years just to talk to her. He even throws extensive, extravagant parties in hopes that Daisy would eventually wander in and see him and his mansion. It is clear that what they had was special because Gatsby still cares a lot for Daisy after all these years. This shows that there truly is no extent to love. Gatsby is so nervous when he sees her. He tries to hide it, but it is obvious. It is really awkward between them at first, but later they become more comfortable with each other. He goes through so much just to be near her and to get her back. Therefore, by broadening our horizons and using "The Great Gatsby" as an example, we can see that there really is no extent to love. Love makes people crazy and it obviously has do...