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The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby

[American] Fitzgerald / Shanghai Translation Publishing House /May 1, 2011

The Great Gatsby is one of the classics of American literature in the 20th century, written by Fitzgerald. The story is set in the prosperous New York and Long Island in the 1920s. Through the perspective of Nick, a poor clerk, it depicts the tragic life of the wealthy Gatsby who spends money like water. Gatsby pursued his first love, Daisy, all his life. In order to relive his old dreams with her, he did not hesitate to engage in illegal business, but was eventually betrayed and killed. The novel deeply reveals the illusion of the American dream and the social reality of money supremacy, and also shows the complexity and sadness of human nature. The work adopts a unique narrative technique, beautiful language, and sincere emotions, which makes people intoxicated when reading. It is not only a social novel that reflects the style of the times, but also a profound thinking and exploration of human nature and dreams. It is hailed as one of the best novels of the 20th century and is deeply loved and respected by readers. Through this book, we can deeply understand the hardships of pursuing dreams and the cruelty of reality, as well as the complexity and elusiveness of human nature.


Outline Notes

Summary of The Great GatsbyChapter 1: First Encounter with GatsbySection: Conversation between Tom and Jordan- Key Point: Gatsby&39;s Mysterious Party- Content: Tom Buchanan and his lover Jordan Baker discuss the mysterious rich neighbor Jay Gatsby on the train in Monte Carlo. Section: Gatsby&39;s Party- Key Point: Luxurious party and Gatsby&39;s mysterious identity- Content: The narrator Nick is invited to Gatsby&39;s luxurious party, and the luxury and liveliness of the party contrast with Gatsby&39;s low-key reception. Chapter 2: Green Light of the PastSection: Gatsby&39;s Glorious Years- Key Point: Gatsby and Daisy&39;s love five years ago- Content: Gatsby tells Nick about his love with Daisy five years ago. Section: Gatsby&39;s vision of the future - Key point: The meaning of the green light - Content: Gatsby tells Nick that he bought the house on the other side of the river (the house that can see the green light of Daisy&39;s house) in order to win back Daisy&39;s heart. Chapter 3: Daisy&39;s meeting with GatsbySection: Rekindling the old love - Key point: Gatsby carefully prepared the reunion - Content: With Nick&39;s arrangement, Gatsby and Daisy finally met again. Section: Hidden cracks - Key point: Daisy&39;s reality and Gatsby&39;s dream - Content: After the two met again, they seemed to have rekindled their old love on the surface, but in fact, there was already an insurmountable gap between their worlds and values. Chapter 4: The beginning of Gatsby&39;s tragedySection: Tom&39;s jealousy - Key point: Tom perceives Gatsby&39;s threat - Content: Tom realizes that Gatsby&39;s influence on Daisy is growing, and begins to feel jealous. Section: Conflict in New York City - Key Point: Showdown at the Pentagon Hotel - Content: Tom, Daisy, Gatsby, and Jordan have a showdown at a hotel in New York City, revealing the relationships and conflicts between them. Chapter 5: Gatsby&39;s DeathSection: Tragic Night - Key Point: The car accident and Gatsby&39;s isolation - Content: Daisy drove Gatsby&39;s car and killed Tom&39;s mistress, and Gatsby took the blame to protect her. Section: Gatsby&39;s Funeral - Key Point: Deserted and Forgotten Funeral - Content: Gatsby&39;s funeral was attended by only a few people, which was in stark contrast to the prosperity during his lifetime. Chapter 6: EndingSection: Nick&39;s Choice - Key Point: Nick leaves New York - Content: Nick, the narrator of the story, is disappointed with the lifestyle in the East and decides to return to the Midwest. Section: Final Evaluation - Key Point: Gatsby’s Pursuit and the American Dream - Content: Nick summarizes Gatsby’s life and his dreams, hinting at the emptiness of this era and the American Dream.


Catchy Sentences

Of course, I can select wonderful sentences or paragraphs from The Great Gatsby for you. Since you asked to output by number, I will divide it into three parts, each containing several sentences or paragraphs. These selected sentences or paragraphs embody the characteristics of profound meaning, unique perspective, beautiful language, wisdom or creativity. Part I 1. "Whenever you want to criticize others," he said to me, "remember that not everyone in the world has the advantages you have." - This opening statement reveals one of the core themes of the novel: social class and lack of empathy. 2. Gatsby came to life in my eyes and suddenly walked out of his non-existent phantom. - Nick, as a narrator, allows us to witness the realization and collapse of Gatsby's dream through his eyes. 3. He threw himself into this fantasy with a creative enthusiasm, constantly adding branches and leaves, and embellishing it with every gorgeous feather that floated by. - Describes Gatsby's persistent and almost obsessive love for Daisy. Part II 4. On summer nights, we drank secrets from glasses of lemon phosphorescence and stars in that familiar garden. ——Poetically depicts the luxurious and illusory atmosphere at Gatsby's party. 5. We struggled forward, rowing against the current, and were constantly pushed back until we returned to the past. ——This sad narrative summarizes the futility of Gatsby's lifelong pursuit. 6. His heart wandered in old dreams, just as his house was imprisoned in the past. ——Linking Gatsby's inner world with the decline of his mansion shows the tragedy of the character. Part III 7. He stretched out his hand desperately, as if he just wanted to catch a wisp of light smoke. ——Vividly depicts Gatsby's helplessness and despair after Daisy left. 8. This is the starry night, and every star is like an unrealized dream in our hearts. ——Nick's description of the night of Gatsby's party symbolizes the emptiness and disillusionment behind the glitz. 9. He seemed surprised by all this - this man had traded his fantasy for so much money. - This reflects Gatsby's alienation from the material world and his persistent pursuit of his dream. Due to space limitations, I can't list all the sentences or paragraphs here, but the above should give you a good start. If you need more content, please feel free to let me know.


Author Introduction

Title: The Literary Master Behind The Great Gatsby: F.< Scott Fitzgerald F.

Scott Fitzgerald (Francis Scott Fitzgerald, 1896-1940), an outstanding American novelist and short story writer in the early 20th century, is famous for his unique literary style and profound analysis of the American dream.< This article will comprehensively introduce this literary master from the aspects of personal basic information, education and professional background, writing career, work style and theme, personal life, social influence, citations and evaluations, and latest developments.

1.< Personal Basic Information Fitzgerald was born in St.

Paul, Minnesota, USA.< His family background was not rich.

His father was a furniture dealer.< Fitzgerald's life was full of legends.

His creations and personal life have become important chapters in the history of American literature.< 2.

Education and Professional Background Fitzgerald studied at Princeton University, but failed to graduate due to poor academic performance.< Despite this, he began to try writing during college and published his first novel, This Side of Paradise, in 1917.

During World War I, Fitzgerald joined the U.< S.

Army and became a professional writer after the war.< 3.

Writing Career Fitzgerald's writing career began in the 1920s.< His works are known for depicting the American social outlook during the "Jazz Age".

In 1920, he published the famous short story collection "The Beautiful and the Damned", which contains many stories depicting the life of the American upper class.< In 1925, his masterpiece "The Great Gatsby" was published.

This novel is hailed as a classic in the history of American literature.< 4.

Style and Theme of Works Fitzgerald's works have a unique style.< He is good at depicting the inner world of characters through delicate brushstrokes, and at the same time, he conducts a profound analysis of social phenomena.

The themes of his works mostly involve the disillusionment of the American dream, the hypocrisy of the upper class, and the decline of morality.< 5.

Personal Life Fitzgerald's personal life is also quite legendary.< His marriage to his wife Zelda was full of twists and turns.

Zelda's mental illness and extravagant lifestyle had a profound impact on Fitzgerald's creation.< 6.

Social Impact Fitzgerald's works have had a profound impact on American literature, and he is known as the spokesperson of the "Jazz Age".< His works are not only respected in the United States, but also have a wide impact worldwide.

7.< Quotes and comments "The Great Gatsby" was rated by Time magazine as one of the 100 greatest English novels between 1923 and 2005.

The famous writer Hemingway once commented on Fitzgerald: "He is one of the best writers I know, and his works have extremely high artistic value.< " 8.

Latest News In recent years, Fitzgerald's works have continued to receive widespread attention.< In 2013, the film "The Great Gatsby" directed by Baz Luhrmann achieved great success worldwide, which once again triggered discussions and research on Fitzgerald's works.

In short, F.< Scott Fitzgerald is a rare literary master in the history of American literature.

His works, with their unique style and profound themes, have become treasures in the treasure house of American and even world literature.


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