The
Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald has an amazing story. The
book was thrilling to read as there were many varying types of characters and
plot twists around every corner. However, The
Great Gatsby as a whole was not unique from other novels. There are
hundreds of books where in the end, a very significant character dies; for
example, in Harry Potter and the
Half-Blood Prince, Dumbledore-a beloved and awesome wizard- is killed and
betrayed by Snape. In addition, the characters in The Great Gatsby on the other hand are pretty linear, never really
changing. To me, there was little sensational about the book and it was rather
plain through many of the chapters
However,
the book was captivating in the few chapters that were amusing. Gatsby’s extravaganzas
were amazing; chockfull of imagery, analogies, and thought-provoking events.
The characters were in the very least, interesting to start. In one of the very
first scenes, the narrator introduces Ms. Baker and Daisy and Tom Buchanan. Initially
I was rather confused by the three; however, at the end I was rather intrigued
by the trio. The way the characters act is perplexing; for instance, the ease
of which Tom’s affair is discussed. By definition, affairs are shameful; the guilty
avoid talking about it from fear of criticism and questioning. But immediately
after despite barely reuniting, Tom takes Nick to meet the very woman that he
is having an affair with. How is it possible that even with an apartment where
the affair takes place that the spouses of the two do not recognize or question
where the oney or time has gone.
This book had many different plot twists, that despite
its commonality to other novels, it stands out as expertly written with a plot
that would only work for this specific situation. I commend Fitzgerald for his
wit and humor in creating a novel that kept me hooked through the entire book.
It was fantastic that you were able to relate this book to others you have read. It shows a good understanding and comprehension of the novel that most people who only skim through the book would not have. I agree with you on the fact that Gatsby's use of rhetorical strategies made sections in the book much more interesting than they would have been otherwise. It added flare to a plotline that had the potential at times to be a bit boring, but kept me wanting to read on. It seemed very well written and I commend Fitzgerald as well.
ReplyDelete