Great Gatsby
... Scott Fitzgerald achieves such an effect in his literary work, The Great Gatsby. ... Such symbols and meanings are represented throughout The Great Gatsby, especially predominant in Daisy, Gatsby and Nick. ... In The Great Gatsby, Daisy appears to portray several attributes; however, the two most prevalent qualities illustrate themselves as purity and knowledge. ... ” Nick’s comment to Gatsby characterizes the overall sentiment brought about by the thought, mentioning and especially presence of the curious figure himself. Gatsby, throughout the unfolding of the novel, comes to represent both desperation and motivation – individual characteristics differing severely from one another, but having a common relationship. Gatsby’s constant longing for a reunion with Daisy, and his actions toward that one precious moment epitomizes Gatsby’s desperation. ... Gatsby’s childhood schedule also illustrates his motivation to become a better person, in hopes of one day rekindling the love he had formed with Daisy prior to the war.