The main paradox is that Daisy isnt the type of person that Gatsby believes her to be. She is shallow, deceitful and lets him take the blame for the accident. The other paradox is that Gatsby's so called friends arent friends - only one of them shows up for his funeral.
2007-03-12 10:53:58
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answered by Persiphone_Hellecat 7
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Nick makes Gatsby out to be this great guy but in actuality Gatsby earned his fortune on the sly by working with that Jewish gangster who fixed the World Series. Gatsby was not only not great but he also wasn’t even named Gatsby. Also, be careful about assuming that Daisy killed Myrtle. Does it actually say Daisy was driving? Think about the motives of the narrator &/or Gatsby. How would Gatsby benefit by others believing he “took the fall” for Daisy.
2007-03-12 11:50:18
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answered by smile 2
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Neither of the above are examples true paradox. Tom's love for Mrs. Wilson, while he seems to value only those who are as wealthy as he, though, that could be an example.
2007-03-12 11:42:16
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answered by lizzielicious 2
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there is also the example of a backwards western...nick moves east instead of west....tom and gatsby have it out in the hotel and tom wins...and since he is not the hero he is not suposed to win....and the hero gatsby gets killed and does not get the girl...all examples of a backwards western which is paradoxical to the western.
2007-03-12 17:37:11
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answered by littlemisssunshinyday 2
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Think of the color symbolism in the book to identify paradoxes. Image vs. Reality.
2007-03-12 11:14:01
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answered by Rae 2
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