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    An archetype is a type of story that can be copied and used in the future. The archetype that is described by Horatio Alger would be rising from nothing and becoming successful. This structure of having a goal about becoming successful and achieving this goal is called The American Dream. Horatio Alger created the first pattern of having a character go through tough situations. This character was named Rick. He was modest and dependable. Fitzgerald changes the original characteristics of Horatio

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    to as an archetype. An archetype is a complex literary term that can be found and understood by examining literature. The first place that archetype can be examined is in Cinderella stories. The Traditional Cinderella story that we have all heard sets our standard for archetype in different cultural stories having Jewish‚ Indian‚ Chinese‚ and modern-day settings. In the Indian Cinderella story‚ "The Rough Faced Girl‚" there are many archetypes that are seen but the Cinderella archetype stands out

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    Archetypes In Cinderella

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    Cinderella‚ a well-known fairytale‚ has been passed down through generations. “One of the oldest known literary renderings of the theme is a Chinese version recorded in the 9th century AD.¨ (¨Cinderella.¨ Merriam webster´s encyclopedia of Literature.) The Cinderella fairytale‚ after being around for centuries‚ has made a colossal impact on each generation since it’s creation. This ancient Chinese fairytale‚ despite its multiple variations‚ follows the same vague plot. “The story of Cinderella follows

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    A mirror is the perfect object to represent F. Scott Fitzgerald’s famous title “The Great Gatsby” and Ron Howard’s movie “Cinderella Man”. Like a mirror‚ Fitzgerald’s fiction and Howard’s work echoes/whispers/reflects a person’s real life–”The Great Gatsby” emulating Fitzgerald’s (own) life and “Cinderella Man” emulating a famous boxer’s‚ James Braddock‚ life. For instance‚ in his early twenties during his service in the US army‚ Fitzgerald fell in love with Zelda Sayre‚ renowned to be the prettiest

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    The Great Gatsby Analysis

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    The Great Gatsby: Plot Analysis Our narrator Nick Carraway is back from World War I and is renting a house in West Egg‚ a small but fancy town on Long Island. His cousin Daisy and her ex-football player husband Tom live across the bay in fancier East Egg. Jay Gatsby‚ Nick’s next door neighbor‚ is a wealthy newcomer who throws large parties weekly‚ during which his guests are happy to drink his (illegal) booze while snubbing him for being “nouveau riche” and possibly involved in some shady activities

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    It is all useless. It is like chasing the wind." (Ecclesiastes 2:26). The "it" in this case‚ F Scott Fitzgerald’s groundbreaking novel The Great Gatsby‚ refers to the exhaustive efforts Gatsby undertakes in his quest for life: the life he wants to live‚ the so-called American Dream. The novel is Fitzgerald’s vessel of commentary and criticism of the American Dream. As he paints a vivid portrait of the Jazz Age‚ Fitzgerald defines this Dream‚ and through Gatsby’s downfall‚ expresses the futility and

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    Introduction “The Great Gatsby” is a novel by the American author F. Scott Fitzgerald. First published in 1925‚ it is set on Long Island’s North Shore and in New York City from spring to autumn of 1922. The novel takes place following the First World War. American society enjoyed prosperity during the “roaring” as the economy soared. At the same

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    Smithley Vil Mr.Haughey World Literature 10 October 2012 Gatsby Analysis Isolation is a significant and recurring theme throughout the novel “The Great Gatsby”‚ by F. Scott Fitzgerald‚ that has had a great impact on its characters. A few in particular are Nick Carraway‚ Daisy Buchanan‚ and “Jay Gatsby”. Nick who appears to be everyone’s closest friend and confidante when he is really the most alienated character in the novel. Daisy Buchanan who feels alone and ignored‚ even while married‚ with

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    Great Gatsby chapter 3 analysis Austin‚Connor‚Uday‚Andre‚Josh Chapter Summary Nick Carraway- Narrator describes Gatsby’s parties (who goes‚ what kind of people are there‚ what food and drinks are served‚ what music is played etc.) Nick gets “actually” invited to Gatsby’s party. He explains that people who are not invited‚ end up showing up anyways Nick arrives at the party and he describes the things he sees. Nick meets Jordan Baker at the party and meet new people (rumours of Gatsby begin)

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    The Great Gatsby‚ written by F. Scott Fitzgerald‚ is often referred to as the great American novel. The book’s immense symbolism and its many messages make The Great Gatsby a novel that has the ability to appeal to all who read it. Religion plays a key role in the book. For instance‚ religious beliefs in the 1920s influenced the main characters of the story in a significant way. The Valley of Ashes that is described in chapter two may also help to represent the moral dilapidation that the rich undergo

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