Essay About Illegal Means And Married Women

Symbolism in the Great GatsbySymbolism in the Great GatsbyNick Carraway takes us back to a time when boozewas illegal, a quick buck was easily made and being wealthygives you the right to be careless.Who is this Jay Gatsby? Everyone seems to have a story about him.How did he get all of his riches? Many think Gatsby gets his money byillegal means, but turn the other cheek because he throws a mean partyevery weekend.However the real Jay Gatsby has another story. He is longing forsomething that he once had. Nick can help in his pursuit of happiness.Can Gatsby turn back the clock and live inthe past, or must he look to the future?Two married women, a polo player, professionalgolfer, a gangster and a garage mechanic play outthis story while the eyes of God watch every movethey make.Nick Carraway takes us back to a time when boozewas illegal, a quick buck was easily made and being wealthygives you the right to be careless.