Topic #2: Ditcion

 

• When Fitzgerald is first introducing the character of Tom Buchanan, he creates a tone full of threat and terror. The author describes Buchanan as “a sturdy straw-haired man” with “enormous power” and a “cruel body” that gives him a sense of authority over his friends and wife. By focusing directly on the physical aspects of Buchanan, Fitzgerald conveys a tone of intimidation that is radiating off of Buchanan’s character and how people cowers under him with fear. Fitzgerald also makes note of Buchanan’s “shining arrogant eyes” and how he is always “leaning aggressively forward.” With the use of such pessimistic diction, the author highlights how a person’s appearance says a lot about their inner personality and values.
• As the book comes to a close, Fitzgerald explains Gatsby’s belief in the “green light” and how the “orgastic future” draws closer and closer everyday.  By describing the light as the color “green,” the author links the light to other things. Nowadays, the color green relates to the action of continuing on without a stop. Fitzgerald alludes to the fact that Gatsby believed in moving straight towards the light after passing away. The author also defines Gatsby’s beliefs by saying that “we will run faster” everyday toward the inevitable end of life. The word “run” signifies the action of trying to get somewhere in a quick manner. This shows that Gatsby accepted a long time ago that he would eventually die, and that he would “run” towards the light because he believed there was nothing else left.