Symbolism in the Great Gatsby

Symbolism in the Great Gatsby

Nick Carraway takes us back to a time when booze

was illegal, a quick buck was easily made and being wealthy

gives you the right to be careless.

Who is this Jay Gatsby? Everyone seems to have a story about him.

How did he get all of his riches? Many think Gatsby gets his money by

illegal means, but turn the other cheek because he throws a mean party

every weekend.

However the real Jay Gatsby has another story. He is longing for

something that he once had. Nick can help in his pursuit of happiness.

Can Gatsby turn back the clock and live in

the past, or must he look to the future?

Two married women, a polo player, professional

golfer, a gangster and a garage mechanic play out

this story while the eyes of God watch every move

they make.

Nick Carraway takes us back to a time when booze

was illegal, a quick buck was easily made and being wealthy

gives you the right to be careless.

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