The Equality Myth Essays - 656 Words

Its pretty hard to tell what does bring happiness. Poverty and wealth have both failed. --Kin Hubbard, Sociologist The Great Gatsby written by F. Scott Fitzgerald is as much a novel about social hierarchy as it is about class-consciousness. Throughout the novel we are bombarded with images of extravagant wealth and shuddering pauperism with the elite upper class using those around them as stepping-stones to their own selfish happiness. The novel makes a point to differentiate between classes within classes especially how the sociology of the wealthy differs within itself. The new millionaires (represented by Gatsby and those of the West Egg) of the twenties are much more crass compared to the old aristocracy (represented by the†¦show more content†¦Unfortunately these characteristics of Gatsby which make him one of the most enigmatic and interesting characters of the novel also acts to ensure his own demise as he takes the blame for killing Myrtle rather than letting Daisy be punished, ...but of course Ill say I was...(Gatsby pg.137). Conversely the Buchanans undesirable characteristics allow them to remove themselves from the incident both physically and mentally. Daisy is in love with money, ease, and luxury. She is capable of affection (sincerely admires Nick and at times seems to love Gatsby), but not of sustained loyalty. She is indifferent even to her own infant daughter, never discussing her and tre ating her as an object, another possession. This sentiment of possession is especially stressed with the choice of diction, referring to the child as an it. I dont think he ever really believed in its existence before(Gatsby pg.111). Fitzgeralds feelings toward America during his time are represented in the character of Daisy, a set of amoral values of the East Egg (aristocratic upper class). George Wilson is a lifeless, exhausted owner of a run-down auto shop at the edge of the valley of ashes. The region is a stretch of desolate land caused by industrial dumping representing both the moral and social decay of humanity at theShow MoreRelatedGender Equality Is a Myth3679 Words   |  15 PagesInternational NGO Journal Vol. 2 (1), pp. 001-005, January 2007 Available online at http:// www.academicjournals.org/INGOJ  © 2007 Academic Journals Article Dispelling the misconceptions and myths about gender Dumisani Nyalunga Corresponding author’s E-mail: dumisanin@ddpdurban.org.za Accepted 04 January 4, 2007 Prelude This paper seeks to clarify the meaning of the terms that are associated with gender, and equally so to unpack the concept of gender itself and elucidate the fact that gender isRead More America: Myth Of Equality Essays1325 Words   |  6 Pages America: Myth of Equality To many, the Unites States serves as the ideal model of democracy for the modern world. Yet, how truly worthy is America of this status? 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Although Edelman and Bennetts both convey their beliefs about equality, Bennetts explains how she wants equality for all women, while Edelma n just wants equality in her own home. In the articles â€Å"A Mother’s Day Kiss-Off† and â€Å"The Myth Of Co-ParentingRead MoreFeminism Is Defined As The Theory Of Political, Economic,1011 Words   |  5 Pagesdefined as the theory of political, economic, and social equality of the sexes. (Definition of Feminism) and also as the organized activity on behalf of women s rights and interests. (Definition of Feminism). If one would look in-depth into Feminism they would see that there are three waves of Feminism. 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