Question

Has anyone read the, The Great Gatsby ?

Answer 1

Did you try asking in Literature too?

Answer 2

Nope, but I will now. Thanks for telling me [:

Answer 3

Yes. :)
One of my favorite books.

Answer 4

Can you please help with something ?(: I need to compose a self-improvement plan for him. What are some good advice we can tell him.

Answer 5

To stop obsessing over Daisy, to just enjoy the lifestyle he created for himself. Also to realize he doesn't need wealth to win over his true love. Maybe some therapy on how he identifies himself; considering his name never really was "Jay." I found that part particularly sad. His entire life was really just sad, especially the ending. Maybe to stop hating his parents so much, considering his father did come to his funeral. I'd also tell him how Nick truly did care for him, and maybe that friendship could help him over come his obsession with Daisy.

Answer 6

Wait not Jay Gatsby, but for Nick Carraway, Daisy's Cousin. ;P

Answer 7

Oh lol. I honestly just assumed Gatsby because he had so many mental issues in my opinion.

Answer 8

I just noticed I didn't put the name, & i agree but can you help me give Nick advice?

Answer 9

Sure. (:

Nick seems okay on the surface; but he has been realizing throughout the novel just how messed up people are. He realizes how shallow Daisy is. My advice for him would be to realize that even though he might be sick of the world and feel like it is a bitter, disgusting place that things will get better. He should enjoy life as well, even go through therapy as the death of his friend must be pretty impacting. In time he should forgive Daisy and not hold on to his feelings of animosity. Since, we all know he never really got better when we look back at the beginning. Writing the Great Gatsby for him may have been therapeutic, but I think he needed help earlier on so he would not have became so miserable.

For reference, I would check out the Sparknotes analysis of Ch 9--
http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/gatsby/section9.rhtml

Answer 10

Thank you so much for your help!(:

Answer 11

No problem. Have you seen the 2013 movie? It put so much emphasis on the book in parts aside from a tad change in the ending, and it is a great (and entertaining) reference that would definitely help you with any in-depth analysis of the characters. Leonardo's acting as Gatsby was simply mind-blowing! :D

Answer 12

I'm actually watching it right now lol which is why I take a bit long to reply to you, because I don't notice when you do. It's actually a good movie. But I'm also planning to read the book, but I have to submit my essay today, and don't really have time to read it yet. I really appreciate your help. I'm just afraid that if the book and the movies are sometime different. Did you see any difference between both, or is it basically the same?

Answer 13

For a movie, it is phenomenal. Although it can never compare to the prose in the novel. Aside from the ending, I did not find it that different. Gatsby's dad goes to his funeral in the book, but in the movie it is only Nick. The acting matches up extremely well with the characters. Gatsby's OCD fits perfectly with Leonardo's acting.

But for pulling quotes, definitely stick to the book. :)

Answer 14

I cried at the ending scene in the movie when Gatsby dies though, and the book. So I'd say emotionally they are both pretty
impacting.

Answer 15

You're a great helper Thank you!

Answer 16

Ah, no problem. I just like talking about the book, honestly. <3

Answer 17

Omg Just Finished the movie! it's outstanding,but sad in the end =c I'm definitely reading the book whenever I get the chance. xD

Answer 18

@l3rainy Can you please help me with one more question?

Answer 19

Sure. And yes! Read the book. It is amazing.

Answer 20

Okay I'll post it in another post so I can give another medal c;