Dear Mr. Ferrebee,
While writing my essay I forgot a small
detail. Instead of focusing on developing the powerful symbolism behind
The Great Gatsby’s themes and details, I was too focused on making my
writing sound descriptive and creative. After having read the essay
calmly, I also noticed how I didn’t incorporate the background history
of the age into the plot of the story, but I only summarized it in the
introduction. As a writer, I have always prioritized a strong
introduction, however I couldn’t seem to pull my ideas together. Topics I
could have unraveled throughout my essay are as follows: “In this
ambiance, Daisy interacts quite decently with the “aristocratic,”
however she then becomes critical and selfish when speaking of others.”
With this observation I could have inferred that the arrogance of this
character is a symbol of how “The American Dream” pulled people into
becoming hypocrites and “clones.” Other details mentioned in the essay
such as: love affairs, gold diggers, the Oxford man, and so on could
have been evaluated and analyzed, exploring different areas other than
summarizing the book. Next time I will attempt to write beyond the
literal.
Thank you,
Stephanie Vainberg
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