Tag: Unattainable

Paragon of Perfection

Could Gatsby have lived a longer life? The simple answer is yes. Had Gatsby taken a step back and reevaluated his perception of Daisy, he more than likely…

The decay of money in love

They say money can’t buy happiness, but in the characters in The Great Gatsby seem to think otherwise. They seek materialism and superficiality and are blinded by the…

A Tail Tragedy and Love

Does Tragedy exist without love? I think that there is an intersection of tragedy and love and that Fitzgerald uses it as a potent story device. These intense…

The Green Light

In The Great Gatsby, the green light at the end of Daisy Buchanan’s dock is a recurring symbol and it has significant thematic and metaphorical importance throughout the…

Greek Tragedy in Gatsby

The Great Gatsby is an excellent example of catharsis, there is emotional release towards the end of Fitzgerald’s novel. The deepest sense of cathartic feelings I felt through…