By: F. Scott Fitzgerald
Reviewed by: Sihyun K; 16
Rating: It was amazing!Reviewed by: Sihyun K; 16
The Great Gatsby, as one of the best-selling classic novels, unveils a keen insight into the human nature, along with the symbol of vanity represented by Jay Gatsby. Surprisingly, a series of events around the protagonists all occurs within three months, emphasizing the frailty of life with the death of Gatsby. The plot starts with Nick Carraway, a friend of Tom Buchanan, moving to a house in West Egg next to Jay Gatsby’s magnificent mansion. Nick Carraway, as a third person narrating the story, is also befriended with Jay Gatsby, on whom he gets a strong impression; the rumors on the background of Mr. Gatsby intrigues Nick, and he unveils the hidden, yet contrasting story of “James Gatz”, the legal name of Jay Gatsby, later in the story. Jay Gatsby attempts to procure love by showing off the façade of his mansion to Daisy, while the conflict between him and Tom emerges as a result; it showcases Gatsby’s misconception of Daisy, who turns out to be an illusion of his vain dream of wealth and high social strata. To a young, poor Gatsby from a peasant family, Daisy seemed to be a lady from wonderland; she leaves him with an unforgettable memory and impression so that even five years later, Gatsby finds himself trapped in the past, failing to conceive the complexity of human society and love. Meanwhile, Tom’s affair with Myrtle Wilson, who encounters instant death by a car driven by Daisy, shows an incongruity of the situation, as he accuses Gatsby of murdering Mrs. Wilson out of jealousy. Although the vicious cycle of vengeance ends with the death of Mr. Wilson and Gatsby, it leaves us with a profound question regarding the futility of love and formality. The Great Gatsby encompasses not only the literal context of the love story, but also the complex human nature and philosophy. I recommend this book to everyone who has passion for wisdom, which is one of the most essential values in life.
Recommended to: Everyone with the passion for wisdom
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