Essays Tagged: "Nick"

The Theme of Carelessness in The Great Gatsby

The idea of carelessness plays an important role in The GreatGatsby. Daisy, Tom, Jordan, Gatsby and Nick were all careless at some points throughout the book. Daisy and Tom were careless about their r ... m and DaisyÕs careless mistakes.Daisy also admitted that she was careless in a dialogue with Nick.ÒI am careful.ÓÒNo, youÕre notÓÒWell, other people ar ...

(3 pages) 102 0 4.1 Nov/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Responsibility in The Great Gatsby

by, Fitzgerald recognizes the conflict between wealth and responsibility. In the book the narrator, Nick, describes how two of the main characters, Tom and Daisy, use their wealth to hide from what th ... happened they always seemed to care only of themselves. In the telling of Tom and Daisy's actions, Nick also seems to implicate that, in general, people and society use their wealth to hide behind. T ...

(4 pages) 72 0 3.3 Mar/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Great Gatsby

en light at the end of Daisy?s dock symbolizes the aspiration of James Gatsby?s love towards daisy. Nick Caraways firsts realized the love with daisy when he saw Gatsby?s arm stretched out towards the ... ly clothes. All these things are with Gatsby. That is the reason why book is NamedThe Great Gatsby. Nick Caraways dream is to be rich. Nick thought that Gatsby had every thing that Nick dreamed about, ...

(3 pages) 106 0 3.7 Mar/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Great Gatsby

on of gatsby's death. The maincharacter's of this novel each have their part to do with the ending, Nick Caraway isprobably the main character of this novel, as he comes down from New Jersey to newYor ... s dream inOLSON 2it's hero, Jay Gatsby, and the compassionate princeton gentlemen in it's narrator, NickCarraway. The Great Gatsby is the most profoundly American novel of it's time(Houghton). Fitzger ...

(7 pages) 177 1 4.3 Nov/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Moral responsibility in The great Gatsby

it was never directly mentioned, it is shown that Tom knew Daisy was the one who killed Myrtle when Nick said, '...and anybody would have said that they were conspiring together,' (p.146) when referri ...

(2 pages) 78 0 4.1 Oct/1994

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald

a philosophical view on 'The Great Gatsby' by Fitzgerald

past memories of Daisy and tries to relive the relationship and in theprocess Gatsby was murdered. Nick says, 'Almost five years! There must have been momentseven that afternoon when Daisy tumbled sh ... done by following the past. In the past Jay Gatsby made, '...aplatonic conception of himself'. What Nick said about Gatsby's platonic theory of himself wasthat Gatsby '...was a son of God'. From Jay G ...

(2 pages) 101 0 2.4 Apr/1996

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays

The Satire in Edward Albee's play "who's Afraid of Virgina Woolf?"

which is not elevated or formal as in a traditional epic, rather, it is crude and intoxicated. When Nick and Honey arrive at George and Martha's place they are sober and speak formally. Any hesitation ... . Any hesitation they have comes from the unusual situation they find themselves in. As they drink, Nick and Honey's involvement in the conversation becomes more fluid and the remarks become more poig ...

(3 pages) 89 0 4.8 Apr/1996

Subjects: Art Essays > Drama

The "Great Gatsby by "F. Scott Fitzgerald, a story of morals and American idealism

an idealism, this being a majortheme of the book, which is corrupted by using materialsas its means.Nick, the narrator as well as one of the maincharacters of The Great Gatsby, has moved to the Eastco ... h, whichjust happens to be next to the palace-like house ofGatsby, the main character of the story. Nick's cousinDaisy and her husband Tom are a well-to-do couple wholive on East Egg which is right ac ...

(3 pages) 112 0 3.8 Feb/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Barefoot in the Park Production History

Nick KarmanTH 105Prof. LotsofApr 12, 2002PRODUCTION HISTORYBarefoot in the Park by Marvin Neil Simon ...

(4 pages) 61 1 3.3 Apr/2002

Subjects: Art Essays > Drama

Eastern Desires (An essay on 'The Great Gatsby' by Fitzgerald)

ore single man. Allmy aunts and uncles talked it over asif they were choosing a prep schoolfor me...Nick went to the east to make money. He was from themidwest, and even though his family was doing pr ... y. He was from themidwest, and even though his family was doing pretty well inthe money department, Nick wanted to make his own money. Bygoing from the midwest to the east, Fitzgerald shows Nick'sdesi ...

(3 pages) 34 0 3.0 May/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Critical essay on the "Great Gatsby" by Fitzgeralds

ows theemptiness of an existence with the realization of atainted ideal. Fittingly, this quote from Nick is placedafter Daisy leaves Gatsby. Nick is imagining what Gatsbywould be thinking if he had un ...

(1 pages) 51 1 3.8 Nov/1993

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald

No Coins, Please

ay.When I steeped on the bus, I saw 5 ther boys the same age as me.Their names were Sheldon, Howie, Nick, Kevin, and Sam.Sheldon, who was always jabbering on and on about his old friend, Pete Ogrodnic ... nd, Pete Ogrodnick.Howie, a tall, thin, blond, with glasses who seemed to be on the respective side.Nick, a boy that would go through life being superstitious.Kevin, was a photoholic.Sam, was one that ...

(3 pages) 46 1 2.6 Feb/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing

A Time of Change In "The Great Gatsby" by F.Scott Fitzgerald

red. 'I hate careless people. That's why I like you.' '(Fitzgerald, pg. 63) Jordan is explaining to Nick how she is able to drive badly aslong as everyone else drives carefully. This quote represents ... recklessdriving. Fitzgerald uses foreshadowing to strengthen the plot of his book. In chapternine, Nick begins to recall the past and relive his old memories. His must relieve hislingering thoughts o ...

(4 pages) 77 1 3.8 Oct/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Foreshadowing and Flashback Two Writing Techniques That Make Fitzgerald A Great Writer. Speaks of "The great Gtasby"

red. 'I hate careless people. That's why I like you.' '(Fitzgerald, pg. 63) Jordan is explaining to Nick how she is able to drive badly aslong as everyone else drives carefully. This quote represents ... recklessdriving. Fitzgerald uses foreshadowing to strengthen the plot of his book. In chapternine, Nick begins to recall the past and relive his old memories. His must relieve hislingering thoughts o ...

(4 pages) 50 0 4.7 Mar/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Forces of Corruption in "The Great Gatsby" by Fitzgerald

absorbed debetants and theirdrunken escorts are among those who 'crash' his extravagent soirees. As Nick Carroway tells us,'People were not invited- they went there.' (pg.40) Shallow, corrupt people l ... ving her brutal husband, Tom, ofcommiting herself to Gatsby despite his sacrifices, escapes him. As Nick observes, Gatsby'sexpectation is absuredly simple:'He only wanted her to tell him [Tom] that sh ...

(2 pages) 84 0 3.8 Jan/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald

F. Scott Fitzergerald "Great Gatsby" Interplay of reality and illusion

d's The Great Gatsby is considered a novel that embodies America in the 1920s. In it, the narrator, Nick Carroway, helps his neighbor Jay Gatsby reunite with Daisy Buchanan, with whom he has been in l ... reen ight at the end of her dock like a symbol of all of his yearning, he arranges for a meeting at Nick's house. Gatsby of course tries to make it perfect, hiring men to cut Nick's lawm and decorate ...

(3 pages) 60 0 3.0 Oct/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Review of the film, Double Jeopardy

In the beginning of the film, Libby and Nick are living the good life in their house on the lake. There is a big party, and to Libby's surpr ... are living the good life in their house on the lake. There is a big party, and to Libby's surprise, Nick has offered to take her sailing for the weekend and maybe buy the sailboat. Libby's sister, Ang ... the weekend and maybe buy the sailboat. Libby's sister, Angie, offers to baby-sit Mattie, Libby and Nick's four-year-old son, for their trip. So, Libby and Nick go sailing on the beautiful clear ocean ...

(3 pages) 64 3 3.0 Jul/2002

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis

The Great Gatsby - Nick's Attitude

The Great Gatsby- Nick's AttitudeNick's attitude towards Gatsby may seem to be ambiguous because of varying tones he u ... zes the speaker's implied tone through the use of specific and individual words, it is evident that Nick had a clear stance and view of Gatsby, both before and after his death. This paper will analyze ... lear stance and view of Gatsby, both before and after his death. This paper will analyze words that Nick uses during his narration that express his attitude towards Jay Gatsby.At first, Nick states, " ...

(3 pages) 76 1 4.0 Dec/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

The signifigance of the title in the Great Gatsby by Fitzgerald.

As the narrator and therefore the authoritative "namer" of the Great Gatsby, Nick attempts to rectify Gatsby's image; he urges the reader to ignore Gatsby's social status and se ... atsby's image; he urges the reader to ignore Gatsby's social status and see him for the "great" man Nick wants him to be. But, Gatsby is a tragic figure stuck in the middle of two worlds. Gatsby's lac ... by Tom Buchanan, the old money millionaire, to George Wilson, the pinnacle of low class dreariness. Nick tries to rescue Gatsby from this dishonorable death by reaching out to Gatsby twice more in the ...

(2 pages) 27 0 3.8 Jan/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Plight of Daisy in The Great Gatsby

light of Daisy in The Great GatsbyIt seems that all that we know about Daisy Buchanan comes through Nick. Most readers see her as superficial, shallow and foolish but this outward appearance is Daisy' ... shallow and foolish but this outward appearance is Daisy's attempt to conceal how she really feels. Nick tells the reader that Daisy purposely tries to avoid her true feelings because she knows about ...

(1 pages) 46 1 2.4 Feb/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald