Sunday, June 6, 2010
great gatsby film versions
The great gatsby being a novel has been made into several film versions for viewers to actually see the novel and get a glimpse of the 1920's firsthand. The first film version was made in 1926 by Herbert Brenon starring Warner Baxter, Lois Wilson, and William Powell. The second film version made was made in 1949 by Elliott Nugent starring Alan Ladd, Betty Field, and Shelley Winters. For some copy rights reason, the film is not available anymore. The most famous version yet to be displayed was created in 1974 by Jack Clayton starring Robert Redford in the title role with Mia Farrow as Daisy Buchanan and Sam Waterston as Nick Carraway. Finaly, the last film version made was created in 2000 by Robert Markowitz starring Toby Stephens, Paul Rudd and Mira Sorvino. This film was made for television.
Friday, June 4, 2010
The Green Light
The green light is important in the novel The Great Gatsby because it represents Jay Gatsby's feelings toward Daisy. That light belongs to Daisy Buchanan, who Gatsby has been in love with for years. It is symbolic for many things such as hope, dreams, envy, and prosperity. Gatsby would stare at that green light almost every night dreaming of Daisy across the lake.
It represents his hopes that Daisy will love him and be with him in the future. To Gatsby, Daisy is the love of his life and he will do anything for her. Daisy's green light is symbolic for Gatsby's dream of meeting Daisy again. When he looks into the green light he dreams of Daisy and thier life together.
The greeen light can also be symbolic for envy. The color green has been known for jealousy and wealth. In the novel, Gatsby is very jealous of Tom and his marriage with Daisy. When he looks at that green light he maybe filled with envy towards the Buchanans. The color green also represents money. It is symbolic for the Buchanan's rich and glorious life style. When Gatsby looks at the light, it could remind him of where he was financially before he met Daisy and then after. Daisy didn't marry Gatsby before, because he was a poor boy, and just like Daisy says in the book, "rich girls don't marry poor boys." Once Gatsby came back from the war he successfully became rich and the green light on Daisy's dock may remind him of that.
Information Provided by:
http://www.allfreeessays.com/essays/Symbolism-Green-Light/947.html
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Gabriella Laszczyk
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Selfish People
They also could be manipulative and scheme or plot against other people for their own purposes. This can be caused by the fear of loss of control. They tend to control everything by ruining someone’s reputation or by misinterpreting information.
Usually selfish people get there poor personalities by low self esteem which can give them a negative attitude at life and making them careless of others in general. They become bad listeners and give hardly any consideration to what others have to say. They are self-centered and have little or no understanding for compassion. They would cut off conversations almost always, bring the focus on themselves, or usually run away from any controdiction or problem. These are similar characteristics of Daisy Buchanan from The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Provided information by: http://www.mysticmadness.com/5-characteristics-and-traits-of-selfish-people.html
Also by: Gabriella Laszczyk
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
1920's
The 1920's or the "Roaring Twenties" was a time of celebration and new excitment. Production was booming and clubs were raving. In the early 1920's new inventions were coming out such as, the very popular, radio and the Television. Radio was the big hit of the 20's because it interested people with comedy, news, live events, sport games, shows, movies, opera, and most importantly jazz!
Jazz became a huge fad in the 1920's; it introduced new dance moves such as the Charleston, Fox-Trot, and the Shimmy. Everyone listened to jazz. They even had dance marathons, that everyone went to, every weekend. The longest dance record ever recorded was a record of 3 weeks of dancing. However, dancing and partying led to Prohibition.
Prohibition became a huge part of the 1920's. It supposed to lower crime and corruption, social problems, lower taxes to help out prisons and poorhouses, and improve health and hygiene in the U.S. Of course no one liked this law so they came up hidden clubs called speakeasies. They were called speakeasies because the bootleggers (smugglers) needed the participants to keep it quiet since it was illegal to have the alcohol; but that didnt stop flappers and gentlemen from getting their hands on a good drink or dancing to jazz music in the 1920's. It was a decade full of excitement and new beginings for all Americans.
By:
http://www.kyrene.k12.az.us/schools/brisas/sunda/decade/1920.htm
http://www.1920-30.com/prohibition/
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Gabriella Laszczyk
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Unrequited Love
Unrequited love is defined as love that is not understood as such, even though reciprocation is usually deeply desired. The beloved may or may not be aware of the admirer's deep affections. Unrequited love is a sad type of love that many people experience and often get sad over.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Jealousy
Jealousy is an interesting emotion that can trigger unwanted anger. It effects people differently and usually makes them angry or sad. It can ruin relationships or sometimes make people do things they normally wouldn't do. Jealousy can cause a mental uneasiness and can destroy a person from inside to out.
In The Great Gatsby, Jay Gatsby is obviously in love with Daisy, who is married to Tom Buchanan. They had a brief love affair before Gatsby went off to war and when he came back he found out the two were married. Years later Gatsby reunites with Daisy and becomes jealous of Tom and their marriage. Gatsby actually confronts Tom about his lust for Daisy but the marriage still continued.
Myrtle Wilson was dissatisfied with her husband, George, for his lack of wealth. She craved elegant parties and fancy valuables. She admired the rich life, so when she started her affair with Tom, her emotions were out of sync. Her desires overwhelmingly blinded her sight of the true morals that she once lived by.
- By: Gabriella Laszczyk
Sunday, May 16, 2010
F. Scott Fitzgerald
F. Scott Fitgerald
Francis Scott Fitzgerald was born on September 24, 1896 and unfortunately passed away on December 21, 1940. Fitzgerald was definately a man of his own world and it obviously worked for him. He is buried in Hollywood California with many other amazing celebraties. Malcolm Cowley one said that Fitzgerald was surely a man who lived in a room full of clocks and calenders. his own career launched along with the booming nation in the 1920s.
His father, Edward Fitzgerald, came from Maryland and his job took him to Buffalo then Sarycuse during Francis' first decade. After a while, Edward was let go from the company and became a heavy drinker, however he always tuaght his son proper manners and how to behave. Francis Fitzgerald was raised with little money but was taught very well in school.
Years later, F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote the book The Great Gatsby in France, where he, his wife, and his daughter spent most their life in the 1920s. Fitzgerald based Daisy, a beautiful lady in the book, on his wife Zelda. Besides The Great Gatsby, Fitgerald wrote many other famous books and was admired by many. Most of his novels are still read today.
this is based on my findings from: F. Scott Biography;
http://people.brandeis.edu/~teuber/fitzgeraldbio.html