Term Papers on The Great Gatsby

Term Paper Title	The Great Gatsby
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The Great Gatsby

     Often in literature, an author will juxtapose two opposing concepts to enhance the meaning of the work.  Such is the case in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby. Throughout the novel the actions of Gatsby are shaped by the ongoing tension between idealism and reality.
     Gatsby's vision of Daisy and her near perfection in that illusion comprise the idealism that acts against the reality of Daisy.  Gatsby builds a dream with Daisy at its center, and takes many steps in trying to win her love.  After he returns to America following World War I, he secures a significant amount of money, through bootlegging and gambling (and these are only hinted at).(Magill 360)  These corrupt sources, consequently "taint" his money.  Because his money is acquired, it is called the "new money" of the 1920's.  He purchases a large mansion directly across a bay from Daisy, with the intent of being as close to her as he could be without obviousness.  However, Daisy hails from the old money of the 1920's, or the inherited money.  The people of the old money consider the people of new money their inferiors.  Gatsby, driven by his idealistic vision of Daisy, attains money in hopes of winning her.  However, Gatsby fails to understand that he cannot recapture the past no matter how much money he makes.(Magill 360)
     Gatsby also takes another step towards attracting Daisy's love.  Much of his time is spent in trying to impress, and become accepted by, other rich people.(Magill 356)  Every weekend he holds grand parties for the distinguished members of society.  He spends a significant amount of money in preparing for these parties.  He brings in rare fruits from out of town; he hires an orchestra for the music an...

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