series of ideas or expressions in ascending order of importance or emphasis; the last term

of the arrangement; a culmination." Written by F. Scott Fitzgerald during the roaring 20's,

The Great Gatsby provides a look into the upper class circle of the East and West

Villages of New York City. Known as East and West Egg in the novel, Fitzgerald,

through the eyes of bachelor, portrays a cynical view of the high social society and the

morality which it lacks. This scarcity of ethics ultimately causes the downfall of their

hollow world in a clatter of broken hearts and mislead minds. The climax of The Great

Gatsby takes place in a New York Hotel suite when, after many hints toward the reason

for Gatsby's company, the true nature of his presence is revealed to Tom Buchanan.

Ever since Jay Gatsby returned from World War I, which swept him away from

his boyhood love Daisy, he has made every indirect effort to make contact and rekindle

her love for him. Even with the knowledge that she is married and leads a separate life

from his, Gatsby, without regrets, lives his life for her. When, at long last, he has the

slowly dissipating cloud of dust, Daisy his spoils. The argument drones on, a monotone

This scene in which Gatsby and Tom face off is the climax of the novel because

interesting, but unimportant in the end. Gatsby never lost hope that Daisy would come to

so did his soul, his body was only an earthly reminder of his existence until Wilson took

Gatsby. "Certainly not for a common swindler who'd have to steal the ring

Jordan Baker and his neighbor Nick Carraway (Daisy's second cousin), Gatsby arranges a

anything to conceal and it would be a privilege to partake vicariously of their

"You loved me too he repeated?"...

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Approximate Word count = 920
Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)