In the event of a book burning, such as one depicted in Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451, I would choose to memorize The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Not simply because it is a classic, but because it is a great read. I was pleasantly surprised by the various emotions it caused me to feel while reading it. It is a novel that makes you feel the excitement of post-war America, the excitement of falling in love, the heartbreak of love lost, and the sadness of losing a friend. Although many see Gatsby as an unfavorable character, I found him endearing and realized that there is a little bit of Gatsby in everyone. Everyone wants to "live the dream". Though, Gatsby shows that the "dream" is impossible, Nick's character proves that there's always hope.
Monday, May 9, 2011
What Book Would I Memorize...?
In the event of a book burning, such as one depicted in Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451, I would choose to memorize The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Not simply because it is a classic, but because it is a great read. I was pleasantly surprised by the various emotions it caused me to feel while reading it. It is a novel that makes you feel the excitement of post-war America, the excitement of falling in love, the heartbreak of love lost, and the sadness of losing a friend. Although many see Gatsby as an unfavorable character, I found him endearing and realized that there is a little bit of Gatsby in everyone. Everyone wants to "live the dream". Though, Gatsby shows that the "dream" is impossible, Nick's character proves that there's always hope.
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Finally - your blog :) I am so glad you loved The Great Gatsby - it's a great book!
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