See attachment for directions and please adhere to every last detail included within these instructions.
I need this paper by 4:00 PM, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), on Saturday, July 28th, 2012; thank you!
The required paper for this course, on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Beautiful and Damned will present a close, critical reading of the selected text. In order to present a successful analysis, you must adhere to the following standards:
Your paper must present a narrowly and concretely framed topic idea (the thesis) –MAKE IT (and obviously the entire paper itself) EITHER CENTRAL TO ANTHONY AND GLORIA “REVERSED/CONTRARY” GENDER ROLES or GLORIA’S DEVELOPMENT AS A FLAPPER-LIKE CHARACTER, whichever you feel more comfortable with, of the two! The thesis may present either an expository or persuasive emphasis. Remember, though that given the page limit, you need to frame your response very specifically. Trying to do or cover too much, will detract from the overall presentation. To prevent being so side-tracked, DO NOT ALLUDE TO BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION, REGARDLESS OF HOW RELEVANT IT MAY SEEM! REFRAIN FROM USING AND/OR RELYING ON PLOT SUMMARY TOO!
Once you have determined your topic (of the two suggested above); go back to the text to make sure you understand not only the basic situation – plot, characters, setting, etc. – but also that you know what to select from the text to develop the thesis. Simply retelling the story or describing who the characters are is not an analysis. To analyze means to look closely, to respond to the ideas and situations of the text and engage with them to learn something new from it. You will be expected to make reference to the particular text used for the paper, but you must make certain that the scenes or events you choose clarify or establish the idea(s) you are examining. Using the text this way is not just providing plot summary. In a short paper the number of textual references should be limited.
Simply making an assertion or comment about the text and then quoting from the work does not present a complete analysis. Remember, you are the one who has decided that the reference to the text helps clarify or support the thesis. Therefore, you have to provide the reader with full explanation/discussion of those connections; the reader cannot. It is unprofessional for the writer to expect the reader to fill in the gaps in a paper’s discussion. This does not mean that you have to provide thousands of words: saying too much is as bad as saying too little.
You are required to present the paper according to the standard academic formats. This means using the third person and present tense. It demands that you pay attention to proper grammar, spelling, and mechanics. Do not rely totally on spell or grammar checks; they will not catch over 85% of errors. Always go over the papers visually, before turning them in. Also remember to include page numbers, even on the first and works cited pages. You want to present your ideas in a focused, but relaxed style. There is no need for excessive erudition; your language should be cogent and concise, but maintain academic formality.
You will be required to do some limited research for the paper; the number of sources will be limited to no more than three, plus the novel itself. This means that you must be selective in the material you choose to support your thesis. DO NOT USE GENERAL ENCYLOPEDIAS, WIKIPEDIA, OR GENERAL BIOGRAPHICAL, TEACHER/CLASS INTERNET SITES, or DISCLAIMER SITES. You want to look for solid scholarly material; this will include book length studies, suitable academic journals, and carefully evaluated internet sites. Obviously, you should select material that best fits your analytical position. There are standard ways to incorporate secondary material into your paper. The two most common are, one, to use a critic to establish a response that you will either argue for or against; two, to use the criticism to support your own particular critical response, which as said before, may present an expository or persuasive response. Whichever approach you take, be careful to read the chosen material carefully, making sure you understand what the critics’ position are, what their evidence is, and how they will make their case.
Whenever you use secondary material, you must make certain you properly identify such material in your essay. You will be required to use MLA formats for in-text citations and the works cited page. The main text must also be included on the works cited page, but does not count as part of the required secondary sources. Failure to cite any source material – whatever form it appears in your paper (i.e. paraphrasing, quoting, summation, extraneous borrowing of ideas, etc.) – is plagiarism. Remember, that direct quotation is only one of the ways that critical material can be integrated into a paper; anytime you summarize or paraphrase you are using a source. Since the information comes from the material, it must also be cited.
Anyone guilty of plagiarism will receive a 0 on the paper; continued plagiarism will result in failing the course and being subject to the appropriate disciplinary action. SO PLEASE MAKE THIS AN ORIGINAL PAPER; THANK YOU!!!!
The papers must include:
A thesis statement that indicates your focus and intent for the analysis
An introduction that does two things; identifies the specific text(s) being discussed and [implicitly] provides the reason for the analytical approach
A body that organizes the discussion smoothly and logically, avoiding abrupt shifts of focus
The discussion of the issues presented in the body is complete, providing sufficient explanation, analysis, argument to support the thesis.
Careful selection and incorporation of secondary material to illustrate/support analysis
Proper citation using MLA format
Avoidance of plot summary and excessive quoting (for a 4-5 page paper, no more than one relatively short block quote, for a 6 page paper, no more than 2), paraphrasing, or summarizing
Use of third person, present tense
Careful proofing of paper before being turned in to avoid too many grammatical, mechanical, spelling, and other such errors. Too many can detract from a smooth reading of the essay and negatively impact its grade. I PREFER THAT YOU MEET THE FULL LENGTH 6 PAGE MAXIMUM, IF AT ALL POSSIBLE . 😉
Page numbers; remember the 4-6 pages refers to the text of the essay; the works cited page is not included, but it is part of the essay and must be numbered.
PAPER FRAMEWORKS
You are to frame this paper around ONE of the following broad assertions about the period “(The Jazz Age and/or The Modern Age).” You may specifically address the idea/issue raised by the quotation or refocus the emphasis of the assertion, depending on your interpretation. Whatever approach you take, you must select a text from the class (The Beautiful and Damned) that will help you develop and illustrate your analysis. Remember that the writers studied (F. Scott Fitzgerald) should not be seen as directly responding to these statements through their work. [After all these authors died well before the critics articulated these concepts]. Remember, too, that the critics may not have had these specific authors or works in mind, as they developed their analyses. What these quotations offer are points to entry in engaging with the work, a way of considering the implications and impacts of them.
(1). Michael Bell in an essay titled “The Metaphysics of Modernism,” states, that modernism is “concerned with the question of how to live within a new context of thought, or a new world view” (10). [This essay can be found in The Cambridge Companion to Modernism].
(2). In Structures of the Jazz Age: Mass Culture, Progressive Education, and Racial Disclosures in American Modernism Chip Rhodes concludes his introduction by stating “it is the argument of this study that twenties literature draws its strength and vitality not from its flight from history, but from its complex, multi-leveled engagement with history.” (17).
(3). Suzanne Clark, in Sentimental Modernism: Women Writers and the Revolution of the Word, opens her study of the period with this statement: “Modernism inaugurated a reversal of values which emphasized erotic desire, not love; anarchic rupture and innovation rather than the conventional appeals of sentimental language” (1).
I’D LOVE IT IF YOU COULD SOMEHOW INCORPORATE THE SECOND ONE INTO THE PAPER!
WHILE IF ANY OF THESE IS USED, IN ANY FORM WHATSOEVER, IT MUST BE CITED, THOUGH IT’S NOT TO BE INCLUDED IN THE MAX/MIN OF THREE SECONDARY SOURCES.
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Thesis Statement
The aim of this paper is to analyse Gloria’s development into a flapper like character in F Scott Fitzgerald’s novel, The Beautiful and Damned.
(Incorporated into general introduction)!
Introduction
(All starts of paragraphs must be indented)! The Beautiful and Damned
was is (This paper is always supposed to present itself in the literary present tense). American author F. Scott Fitzgerald’s second novel, after This Side of Paradise.
(This is irrelevant and too biographical)! F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel, The Beautiful and Damned was first published in 1922 and has thenceforth come to serve as an interesting portrayal of the Eastern elite and café` culture of the 1920’s, during (throughout) the pre-jazz age era and the Café culture of the 1920s. This novel is assumed to be loosely based off of Fitzgerald’s own married life, with Zelda Fitzgerald. Gloria’s character is accordingly assumed to be contrived from that of f Zelda’s, who Fitzgerald often referred to as “the first American flapper (Citation? – and please make it MLA format)
” In short, the plot is both a social commentary and a tale of morality. Likewise, it is a reflection on love, specifically marital amour. Concurrently, the narrative is an intimate and somewhat pessimistic examination upon marriage in and of itself. This multi-faceted theme is intricately maintained by Fitzgerald. It is an astounding representation of the tumultuous times in the United States of America, during which, the nation’s intelligentsia are suffering from a major dilemma, demanding them to be practical, hardworking, individuals, who labour to make a living and or pursue the arts. Conversely, many of them actually succumb to idle philosophical ramblings, rather than engaging in any concrete occupation. Consequently, the book deals with the essential question of vocation, not only for males, but females, as well, an uncertainty that plagues American society, at this time and place. Therefore, it concerns a degenerate and lethargic society, merely lingering in desperation for a genuine cause toward progression, as Gloria defies her expected gender role and other characters persona’s also contradict what they are meant to portray.
(Thesis Statement) 😉
The novel was based upon the married life of F Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald. The character of Gloria is heavily inspired by Zelda, who was called the “first American Flapper” by her husband (Incorporated above, into General Introduction)!
The Beautiful and Damned
is both a social commentary and a morality tale. On the one hand it is a meditation on love, especially marital love and on the other it is a close and somewhat pessimistic examination of the institution of marriage. This duality of theme has been beautifully maintained by Fitzgerald. It is an excellent mouthpiece on the tumultuous times in America when there nation’s intelligentsia had been suffering from the major dilemma – to be a practical, hard working person who works for his living or to pursue the arts, in other words give oneself up to idle philosophical ramblings and not do any concrete form of work.
The book deals with the question of vocation, not only for the male but also for the female – a question that the American society was fast being forced to ask itself during this time. On a broader perspective, the novel deals with the complete lack of direction that Fitzgerald felt as a part of the generation he belonged to. (The instructions specifically say not to rely on biographical information and refrain from using it, at all). It concerns a decadent (degenerate) and lethargic society, merely dragging itself on in a directionless fashion and clutching at straws, desperate to find the genuine cause, a reason to progress.
This story is set in New York, the most modern and so-called fashionable American city, during the 1920’s, when Fitzgerald’s The Beautiful and Damned is set. The rich and the entitled parties spend much of their time at theatres and cinemas, from which they frequent saloons and clubs to discuss such spectaculars. These discussions are customarily held in the most abstract and intellectual plane, transcendental of reality. In a way, it is a quaint escape from the on-going warfare of World War I and resulting destruction, thereafter.
During the 1920, when this story is set and was written, New York was the most modern and so called fashionable city in the United States of America. The rich and the entitled would spend their time at theatres and cinemas, followed by meetings in saloons and clubs to have discussions on what they had seen. These discussions would mostly be held in the most intellectual and idealistic plane, far away from the realities of life. In a way, it was a quaint escapism from the wars and the destruction that the nation had just come out of following the First World War. (Incorporated into first body paragraph)!
Using this setting as a backdrop, Fitzgerald presents Gloria as a nonchalant and directionless woman, whose sole intent and talent seems to be her acquirement of a husband. Having achieved that, her life is seemingly overtaken, with no purpose and thus she completely collapses into moderate alcoholism. Anthony, on a similar note, perceives himself to be well-suited for little more than inheritance of his philanthropist grandfather, Adam Patch’s millions. He scorns over anything that pertains to proactivity, which he calls “determinism (Citation).” Given this inclination, Anthony rather passively awaits his grandfather’s death. In the interim, frivolously spends, way above and beyond an affordable budget.
On the backdrop of such a setting, Fitzgerald portrays Gloria as a listless and directionless woman whose only intent and talent seems to be to acquire a husband for herself. Having achieved that, it is as if her life itself had lost its purpose and she completely degenerates into alcoholism. Anthony, on a similar note, seems to be good enough for little other than to inherit his grandfather’s millions. He turns up his nose (too cliché` for academic writing). at anything that has to do with direct action or, as he calls it, “determinism (Citation).” He waits for his grandfather to die and in the meantime fritters away the little money that he did have in a decadent and frivolous lifestyle. (Incorporated into second body paragraph)!
Fitzgerald uses the wealthy Adam Patch to enhance the theme of …Anthony’s grandfather isthe only character, who secludes himself from society, throughout the plot’s development. No other character exhibits or even comes close to demonstrating the candid prudence, determination, and success that Adam Patch does. Nonetheless, the senior Patch comes from a past generation, in light of his achievements; a generation that the present holds little, if any understanding of. The purportedly minute understanding is itself flawed, because it is viewed from tainted, current perspectives upon such history. To the vague, inert romanticism of Anthony’s generation, all Adam Patch’s generation represents is auspicious idealism, derived from its music and literature, apparently that which is presently mundane.
To further underline his primary theme (What theme is this)? Fitzgerald uses the character of Anthony’s Adam Patch, whose millions Anthony is in wait of. He is the only one who stands away from the common stream, the only one who shows thrift and determination and the only one who ends up achieving something. True to Fitzgerald’s theme, he belongs to a generation that had past. A generation that, the present one had little understanding of. The very little that they do understand about these men of old is flawed because it is viewed from through the tainted glasses of the present. To the vague, listless romanticism of Antony’s generation, all that the older generation represented was rosy idealism – the music and literature they had produced. The world view of men like Adam Patch was ridiculous and mundane to them. (Incorporated into body paragraph 3)!
Many feel that the novel is, in fact about Fitzgerald himself and his wife Zelda Fitzgerald as they lived the high life in Paris. In fact, the first cover of the novel had the two main characters portrayed as F Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald. Therefore, an analysis of Gloria’s character would be quite incomplete without a look into that of Zelda.
When Scott was working on the novel, Zelda had already given birth to her first child and sometime during the completion of the first draft of the novel; she found out that she had conceived for a second time. It is believed that the Fitzgerald’s had the pregnancy terminated. This finds its way into the novel with Gloria refusing to bear her child because she feels it would ruin her figure. In fact, in the first draft, it was Anthony who had suggested the abortion. However, this was changed later on, pointing to a bit of defensiveness and also a bit of resentment that Scott felt towards his wife. – (How is this paragraph relevant? Its entirety deals with Fitzgerald’s (and Zelda’s) personal life, exactly what the assignment asks you not to do – way too much biographical information; besides, it doesn’t exactly fit in)!
(We need a better transition into the following paragraph; perhaps another paragraph between it and the second to last above or an addition to that same paragraph).
Zelda Fitzgerald, like Gloria, Zelda had was never been much of a domesticated indvidual. In fact she was rather condescending towards those who were. When interviewed by a magazine, alluding to for what the celebrities were eating for breakfast, Zelda said:
See if there is any bacon, and if there is, ask the cook which pan to fry it in. Then ask if there are any eggs, and if so try and persuade the cook to poach two of them. It is better not to attempt toast, as it burns very easily. Also, in the case of bacon, do not turn the fire too high, or you will have to get out of the house for a week. Serve preferably on china plates, though gold or wood will do if handy. (Quotes that take up more than four lines of text are blocked, without quotation marks – By the way, this requires a citation)!!
Gloria is perhaps a slight exaggeration of this. The woman is not only is she completely inept (incompetent), far as domestic works goes at doing any domestic work, she is also totally disinterested in finding a [truly worthwhile] vocation (craft – try to vary your usage of words). Antony, in their calls first meeting her a determinist, at their first meeting (Citation)? His judgement is not too far off then. Zelda did have a bit of drive in her till that time. (irrelevant) However, Gloria’s apathy for domesticity and work in general is somewhat of a ploy to obtain an adequate husband for herself. all of it seemed to be concentrated in catching herself a husband. She [conveniently] shares the majority portion of Anthony’s mentality and pertinent lifestyle. They [both frequently and sociably] go out dancing, drink champagne, and engage in public displays of love; hugging and kissing in full public. Though she Gloria professes utter disdain for the males of her species, calling them mere fools devoted to love; Anthony pursues chases after her and thence they are married. Though their marriage might seem to be Anthony’s independent initiative, Gloria, despite her superficial contempt for men, desperately desires a husband and thus falls for Anthony, infatuated with him and feeling accomplished over their matrimony. might seem to be completely an initiative on the part of Antony, she, despite her apparent disdain desired a husband no less and considered getting married an accomplishment. Having done that, she believes that her life seems to have overstayed has surpassed its purpose. Therefore, she gives herself up is attuned to drinking and aimless partying, as she and Anthony anticipate their inheritance of Adam Patch’s money. and joins her husband as they wait for the inheritance. The husband and wife’s relationship gradually deteriorates, due to this, as the Fitzgerald’s comparably did. deterioration of the relationship between the two main characters also has roots in the relationship between the Fitzgeralds. Although F. Scott Fitzgerald honestly loves Zelda when they get married, their relationship had is never completely stable; the same goes for Anthony and Gloria Patch been solid. For the Fitzgerald’s this is quite possibly, due to Zelda’s schizophrenic affliction, the couples separate and possibly subconsciously rivalry career as writers, and Fitzgerald’s degradation by alcoholism. Similarly, Anthony and Gloria seem to be constantly bickering against each other. They both lack direction in their lives, while nonchalantly turning toward alcoholism and partying constantly, though Anthony is more subjected to the latter. Their reckless lifestyle seemingly drives each of them into psychological, though possibly unconscious psychological instability. Thanks partly to the fact that the early signs of Zelda’s schizophrenia and partly to the fact that both were writers and therefore, at least on the subconscious level were rivals, led to the fouling of the relationship.
The second aspect of their relationship is often considered to be the reason why the marriage failed. Ernest Hemmingway, Scott’s close friend, felt that Zelda was jealous of her husband’s fame and encouraged him to drink more and more excessively, for an intermittent, but much needed distraction to keep him distracted from his writing. Critics tend to agree with Hemingway’s analysis of Zelda’s feelings, if not her actual actions. When interviewed for a sneak preview to this particular novel, Zelda said:
It seems to me that on one page I recognized a portion of an old diary of mine which mysteriously disappeared shortly after my marriage, and, also, scraps of letters which, though considerably edited, sound to me vaguely familiar. In fact, Mr. Fitzgerald—I believe that is how he spells his name—seems to believe that plagiarism begins at home. (Again, block quotes that take up more than four lines of text – requires citation)!!
Though it is supposed that she meant this as a joke, there seems to have been genuine authentic jealousy and resentment that would manifest itself later. May be Scott realized this as well and therefore, painted accordingly therefore paints Gloria, as in the light he does; a woman who flirts, simply for the fun of it. because it was fun and nothing more.
In short, the novel is an expression of Fitzgerald’s frustration over his failed marriage, not coming up to the literary standards that he had hoped he would have and his resentment of his wife that had not expressed itself openly yet. It is a poignant, if at times depressing portrayal of the aimless decadence of the America of the 20s. (How does this play into Gloria’s development into a Flapper-like woman? Left alone this bit is too historical and biographical of Fitzgerald. It’s also unclear if it’s meant to be a new paragraph or not)!!
Works Cited
(The works cited title must always be centered).
West, James L. W. “The Question of Vocation inThis Side of ParadiseandThe Beautiful and Damned” in Prigozy, Ruth (ed).The Cambridge Companion to F. Scott Fitzgerald. Cambridge University Press (2002)
Curnutt, Kirk (ed.) (2004), A Historical Guide to F. Scott Fitzgerald, Oxford: Oxford University Press
(This works cited page doesn’t seem to be in MLA format. There’s also only two sources cited. Remember, I need 3 secondary sources and the book itself cited. It seems that there aren’t enough in-text citations either).
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Comprehensive Literary Paper
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“Title”
(All starts of paragraphs must be indented)! The Beautiful and Damned
was is (This paper is always supposed to present itself in the literary present tense). American author F. Scott Fitzgerald’s second novel, after This Side of Paradise.
(This is irrelevant and too biographical)! F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel, The Beautiful and Damned was first published in 1922 and has thenceforth come to serve as an interesting portrayal of the Eastern elite and café` culture of the 1920’s, during (throughout) the pre-jazz age era and the Café culture of the 1920s. This novel is assumed to be loosely based off of Fitzgerald’s own married life, with Zelda Fitzgerald. Gloria’s character is accordingly assumed to be contrived from that of f Zelda’s, who Fitzgerald often referred to as “the first American flapper (Citation? – and please make it MLA format)
” In short, the plot is both a social commentary and a tale of morality. Likewise, it is a reflection on love, specifically marital amour. Concurrently, the narrative is an intimate and somewhat pessimistic examination upon marriage in and of itself. This multi-faceted theme is intricately maintained by Fitzgerald. It is an astounding representation of the tumultuous times in the United States of America, during which, the nation’s intelligentsia are suffering from a major dilemma, demanding them to be practical, hardworking, individuals, who labour to make a living and or pursue the arts. Conversely, many of them actually succumb to idle philosophical ramblings, rather than engaging in any concrete occupation. Consequently, the book deals with the essential question of vocation, not only for males, but females, as well, an
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uncertainty that plagues American society, at this time and place. Therefore, it concerns a degenerate and lethargic society, merely lingering in desperation for a genuine cause toward progression, as Gloria defies her expected gender role and other characters persona’s also contradict what they are meant to portray.
This story is set in New York, the most modern and so-called fashionable American city, during the 1920’s, when Fitzgerald’s The Beautiful and Damned is set. The rich and the entitled parties spend much of their time at theatres and cinemas, from which they frequent saloons and clubs to discuss such spectaculars. These discussions are customarily held in the most abstract and intellectual plane, transcendental of reality. In a way, it is a quaint escape from the on-going warfare of World War I and resulting destruction, thereafter.
Using this setting as a backdrop, Fitzgerald presents Gloria as a nonchalant and directionless woman, whose sole intent and talent seems to be her acquirement of a husband. Having achieved that, her life is seemingly overtaken, with no purpose and thus she completely collapses into moderate alcoholism. Anthony, on a similar note, perceives himself to be well-suited for little more than inheritance of his philanthropist grandfather, Adam Patch’s millions. He scorns over anything that pertains to proactivity, which he calls “determinism (Citation).” Given this inclination, Anthony rather passively awaits his grandfather’s death. In the interim, frivolously spends, way above and beyond an affordable budget. He turns up his nose (too cliché` for academic writing). at anything that has to do with direct action or, as he calls it, “determinism (Citation).” He waits for his grandfather to die and in the meantime fritters away the little money that he did have in a decadent and frivolous lifestyle. (Incorporated into second body paragraph)!
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Fitzgerald uses the wealthy Adam Patch to enhance the theme of …Anthony’s grandfather is the only character, who secludes himself from society, throughout the plot’s development. No other character exhibits or even comes close to demonstrating the candid prudence, determination, and success that Adam Patch does. Nonetheless, the senior Patch comes from a past generation, in light of his achievements; a generation that the present holds little, if any understanding of. The purportedly minute understanding is itself flawed, because it is viewed from tainted, current perspectives upon such history. To the vague, inert romanticism of Anthony’s generation, all Adam Patch’s generation represents is auspicious idealism, derived from its music and literature, apparently that which is presently mundane.
Zelda Fitzgerald, like Gloria, Zelda had was never been much of a domesticated indvidual. In fact she was rather condescending towards those who were. When interviewed by a magazine, alluding to for what the celebrities were eating for breakfast, Zelda said:
See if there is any bacon, and if there is, ask the cook which pan to fry it in. Then ask if there are any eggs, and if so try and persuade the cook to poach two of them. It is better not to attempt toast, as it burns very easily. Also, in the case of bacon, do not turn the fire too high, or you will have to get out of the house for a week. Serve preferably on china plates, though gold or wood will do if handy. (Quotes that take up more than four lines of text are blocked, without quotation marks – By the way, this requires a citation)!!
Gloria is perhaps a slight exaggeration of this. The woman is not only is she completely inept (incompetent), far as domestic works goes at doing any domestic work, she is also totally disinterested in finding a [truly worthwhile] vocation (craft – try to vary your usage of words). Antony, in their calls first meeting her a determinist, at their first meeting
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(Citation)? His judgement is not too far off then. Zelda did have a bit of drive in her till that time. (irrelevant) However, Gloria’s apathy for domesticity and work in general is somewhat of a ploy to obtain an adequate husband for herself. all of it seemed to be concentrated in catching herself a husband. She [conveniently] shares the majority portion of Anthony’s mentality and pertinent lifestyle. They [both frequently and sociably] go out dancing, drink champagne, and engage in public displays of love; hugging and kissing in full public. Though she Gloria professes utter disdain for the males of her species, calling them mere fools devoted to love; Anthony pursues chases after her and thence they are married. Though their marriage might seem to be Anthony’s independent initiative, Gloria, despite her superficial contempt for men, desperately desires a husband and thus falls for Anthony, infatuated with him and feeling accomplished over their matrimony. might seem to be completely an initiative on the part of Antony, she, despite her apparent disdain desired a husband no less and considered getting married an accomplishment. Having done that, she believes that her
life seems to have overstayed life has surpassed its purpose. Therefore, she gives herself up is attuned to drinking and aimless partying, as she and Anthony anticipate their inheritance of Adam Patch’s money. and joins her husband as they wait for the inheritance. The husband and wife’s relationship gradually deteriorates, due to this, as the Fitzgerald’s comparably did. deterioration of the relationship between the two main characters also has roots in the relationship between the Fitzgeralds.
Although F. Scott Fitzgerald honestly loves Zelda when they get married, their relationship had is never completely stable; the same goes for Anthony and Gloria Patch been solid. For the Fitzgerald’s this is quite possibly, due to Zelda’s schizophrenic affliction, the couples separate and possibly subconsciously rivalry career as writers, and Fitzgerald’s degradation by alcoholism. Similarly, Anthony and Gloria seem to be constantly bickering
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against each other. They both lack direction in their lives, while nonchalantly turning toward alcoholism and partying constantly, though Anthony is more subjected to the latter. Their reckless lifestyle seemingly drives each of them into psychological, though possibly unconscious psychological instability. Thanks partly to the fact that the early signs of Zelda’s schizophrenia and partly to the fact that both were writers and therefore, at least on the subconscious level were rivals, led to the fouling of the relationship.
Ernest Hemmingway, Scott’s close friend, felt that Zelda was jealous of her husband’s fame and encouraged him to drink more and more excessively, for an intermittent, but much needed distraction to keep him distracted from his writing. Critics tend to agree with Hemingway’s analysis of Zelda’s feelings, if not her actual actions. When interviewed for a sneak preview to this particular novel, Zelda said:
It seems to me that on one page I recognized a portion of an old diary of mine which mysteriously disappeared shortly after my marriage, and, also, scraps of letters which, though considerably edited, sound to me vaguely familiar. In fact, Mr. Fitzgerald—I believe that is how he spells his name—seems to believe that plagiarism begins at home. (Again, block quotes that take up more than four lines of text – requires citation)!!
Though it is supposed that she meant this as a joke, there seems to have been genuine authentic jealousy and resentment that would manifest itself later. May be Scott realized this as well and therefore, painted accordingly therefore paints Gloria, as in the light he does; a woman, who flirts, simply for the fun of it. because it was fun and nothing more.
In short
(conclusion), the novel is an expression of Fitzgerald’s frustration over his failed marriage, not coming up to the literary standards that he had hoped he would have and his resentment of his wife that had not expressed itself openly yet. It is a poignant, if at times depressing portrayal of the aimless decadence of the America of the 20s. (How does this play into Gloria’s development into a Flapper-like woman? Left alone this bit is too historical and biographical of Fitzgerald. It’s also unclear if it’s meant to be a new paragraph or not)!!
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Works Cited
Crook, Roger H. An Introduction to Christian Ethics. Upper Saddle River, N.J: Pearson
Education, 2006. Print.
Kilner, Johh F. Inclusive Ethics for the Twenty-first Century. Implications for Stem Cell
research.(2009). Article from Journal of religious ethics. Web.
(Now these obviously aren’t appropriate citations for this paper, but I’m using them to help you correct your’s, so that they follow MLA format – you can also use this site for help with MLA Citations:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/
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