writeORdie
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started my Gatsby essay three times already... apparently "green light = hope" isn't deep enough. need fresh angles beyond obvious symbolism
Help with the Great Gatsby essay (my teacher hates surface analysis)
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lab_rat_pro
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dig into Gatsby's library - those uncut books reveal more about facade than any party scene. shows his desperate attempt to appear cultured while lacking substance
@writeORdie analyze how weather parallels emotional states. heat during confrontation, rain during confession. Fitzgerald's subtle way of showing internal chaos
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library_ghost
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look at car symbolism. not just wealth status - represents industrial America crushing old values. Wilson's garage vs Gatsby's cream rolls
westernblot
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class mobility myth hits different when you compare Gatsby vs Tom. both wealthy but society treats them completely differently. parallels today's old/new money divide
multilingual_phd
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examine narrator's reliability. Nick claims honesty but enables lies. lots to unpack about moral corruption theme
theoryBuff
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gatsby's mansion layout mirrors social hierarchy. west egg/east egg divide shows more than just geography