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Adultery and DeathMany novels in American Literature contain the theme of the American Dream and how this dream is corrupted by the sins of adultery. In the novels Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser, The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, and The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, many of the characters ideal lives are destroyed…

‘The Great Gatsby comparison essay. In 1925, F. Scott Fitzgerald had his third novel published, The Great Gatsby. ‘The Great Gatsby is a novel based on the recollections that the narrator, Nick Caraway ,had from the summer of 1922 in the village of West Egg. Even though Nick is the narrator and is telling us…

It is the aspiration of every individual to obtain what he or she desires and to live a happy lifestyle. But how can this great ambition be obtained? Hard work and healthiness are some factors that contribute to the progression of the American dream. The Great Gatsby is the reality of the love of money….

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a romantic tragedy about a man named Nick Caraway who gets involved with the life of Jay Gatsby and his not-so secretive love for Daisy Buchanan. A critic named Lionel Trilling once said, “Jay Gatsby is to be thought Of as standing for America itself. ” This…

Throughout the novel To Kill a Mockingbird Atticus Finch shows great moral fibre. He is an outstanding person who is courageous and a role model to his two young children. He respects all others and he is extremely tolerant. Atticus’ morals are inspiring to his children. He stands up for what is right, no matter…

The most famous tragedies of all time. Macbeth’s murder of Duncan starts his decent intotyranny. Even though Macbeth killed Duncan, Lady Macbeth is the oneresponsible for Duncan’s murder. The way she manipulated Macbeth showsthat she is truly evil. The idea of murdering Duncan was hers; Macbethwould not have even thought of killing Duncan on his…

The Scarlet Letter is an important piece of literature which offers a notable contribution to all literature with it’s strong female main character and themes of misogyny, religious m nana, and forgiveness. The summary by Mary Ellen Snodgrass In The Encyclopedia of Fervently Literature describes and summarizes this perspective. The excerpt speaks on Hester strong…

Edgar Allan Poe was highly criticized throughout his life whether it was for his high achievements or his downfalls; he always seemed to be talked about. Poe was born in January 19, 1809; his mother died shortly after being abandoned by his father leaving him and his brothers’ orphans at an early age. Poe was…

Friar Lawrence Friar Lawrence: Mission Accomplished In William Shakespeare’s romantic tragedy Romeo and Juliet, Friar Lawrence plays an important role. The holy man makes what he believes to be the right decision in every action he takes. Romeo and Juliet often come to the Friar for advice on what to do with their life. Although…

“It is curious, although edifying that the plays we revere, century after century, are the tragedies. In them and in them alone, lies the belief – optimistic, if you will – in the perfectibility of man” – Arthur Miller These are the words of the great playwright Arthur Miller and they are, in essence, another…