Okay, so I’ve been digging into this whole “allusion” thing in “The Great Gatsby.” It’s a wild ride, let me tell you. I started off just rereading the book, you know, casual-like. But then I got sucked into this rabbit hole of references and hidden meanings.
First off, I made a list of all the parts where I thought, “Hey, that sounds familiar.” Like, there’s this bit where our guy Nick is talking about all these finance books he bought. He name-drops these big shots – Midas, Morgan, and someone called M�cenas. I was like, “Who are these dudes?” So I hit up the internet and started researching. Turns out, they’re all these historical bigwigs who were loaded. Midas, you know, the gold-touch guy. So Nick is basically saying he wants to get rich, just like them. I was like “Man, he is really into getting rich like those guys.”
Then I started noticing a pattern. A lot of these references are tied to Gatsby’s dream of getting back together with Daisy. It’s like, Fitzgerald, the author, is using these allusions to show how unrealistic Gatsby’s dream is. Like, he’s reaching for something that’s just out of his grasp. It’s pretty intense when you start thinking about it. I think there is some kind of “over dreaming” going on.
The Dream and Reality
- The American Dream: This is a big one. Gatsby’s whole life is about chasing this dream, but it turns out to be a total illusion. He wants Daisy, but even when he gets rich and throws these crazy parties, he can’t really have her. It’s like a big metaphor for how the American Dream can be a letdown.
- Biblical Allusions: I stumbled upon this idea that Gatsby is kinda like Jesus in some ways. I know, it sounds crazy, right? But there’s this whole comparison thing, and it blew my mind. I need to read more about this, but it’s definitely something that adds another layer to the story. I thought “Oh no, did he make it up?”
- Plato: There is this other dude, called Plato, from a long time ago. I don’t know much about him, but I think he represents something about how people from different social levels can have a hard time connecting. This makes sense when you think about Gatsby and Daisy’s situation. This is really hard to understand.
I spent hours going through all these different sources, trying to piece it all together. It’s like being a detective, but for literature. And the more I dug, the more I realized how much depth there is to this story. It’s not just about fancy parties and rich people; it’s about dreams, illusions, and the messed-up reality of the American Dream.
Honestly, I’m still processing it all. But I wanted to share my progress because it’s been such a mind-blowing experience. “The Great Gatsby” is way more than just a classic novel; it’s like a puzzle box full of hidden meanings. And I’m determined to keep digging until I figure it all out. Or at least, as much as I can. Oh, and I saw some people saying something about some Kaiser Wilhelm II dude, but I haven’t looked into that yet. It just sounds kinda random, you know?
