Part one of term paper
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s most famous work of literature is unarguably his great American novel, The Great Gatsby. This is plainly evidenced by its frequent and familiar appearance in the American classroom. The protagonist of the novel is the character mentioned in the title, Jay Gatsby. Though Gatsby’s mysterious life is the focu ...

Part two of term paper
... other characters play roles subordinate to Gatsby’s the details that surround their lives as they relate to the story are defined and clear, at least more defined and clear than with Gatsby. This obscurity adds to the reader’s curiosity about Gatsby’s life, to the eccentric wonder that was his personality, and to the bewilderment that succeeded his death. Gatsby is the rich, majestic, protagonist of the novel. While it isn't clear how he made all his money it is obvious that it w ...