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Essay heading: What Makes a Hero? A comparison between The Great Gatsby and American Beauty, with reference to author's context and the corruption of The American Dream.
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Right from the first chapter, Fitzgerald shows us that Gatsby DOES have a goal and therefore, is a very driven and focused man. When one considers the context, it becomes blatantly obvious Fitzgerald is creating a positive image for Gatsby to make him worthy of the term "hero".
One key technique used to explore the notion of hero is the folly of the American Dream which is hugely reflected in both texts...
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The American Dream is the belief that no matter your beginnings or socio-economic status, you can rise to accumulate wealth and be successful. Both main characters have, to all outward appearances, achieved the Dream and both characters discover it's corruption. In "The Great Gatsby", Nick Carraway firmly believes that Gatsby discovers the truth of the Dream in his last hours on earth, floating in the pool...
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