Oh Gatsby! Oh Humanity!

F. Scott Fitzgerald brilliantly goes about to demonstrate a society, which precisely portrays human flaws and seems to have foreshadowed generations that are yet to come. Although the overall setting and composition of the novel are unequaled, what makes “The Great Gatsby” unique are the characters, whom are so accurately portrayed.

Gatsby is introduced as an enigmatic individual with god-like qualities. The reader is inevitably entangled in a state of wonder and desire to learn more about the man behind the money and power. Unfortunately, rumors and gossip are the “reliable resource”.

It is thanks to Nick Carraway that we are able to absorb Gatsby and his characteristics along with the surrounding flashy environment. Soon, we learn that Gatsby is liar, a bootlegger, and longing lover.

The desperate love that Gatsby has for Daisy and an attempt to redeem the past causes Gatsby’s downfall. Fitzgerald strikingly shows each and every aspect of this character from the time in which he reaches out to the green light to when he withdraws his hands from a position of need.

Priceless Love

February is a month full of longing expectations and emotional thunder. The loved, lover, caring, friendly and the desperate await 315,636,000 heart beating seconds to show and be showed infinite grains of love.

Although most people don’t know the history behind this love filled day, they generously spend money for their loved ones. Stores become temporary tempests of heart-shaped chocolates and hearty flowers and huggable teddy bears and heavenly chocolates and handsome cards and humongous hearts and hefty prices.

In disregard of the materialistic meaning Valentine’s Day has evolved into, how was it established?

Well, the death of a Roman martyr, St. Valentine, in 269 A.D. marked February 14th as a love message exchanging day. Allegedly, St. Valentine refused to give up Christianity therefore he was imprisoned. While in jail, he befriended the jailer’s daughter. Leaving a note for her before his death, signed “Your Valentine”, this Saint set the tradition.

Unfortunately, times have changed; neatly written poems soaked in words with love are no longer used. Instead, those words are bought in bundles that have taken shape of materialistic nonsense. So this year, I challenge you to go beyond all expenses; simply express your love and care without being clenched into a swamp of commercialism.

Infidelity in Our Society

One day, you find yourself in a relationship. The sky is blue, the sun is rising. The ungrateful creature (your significant other) cheats. A storm turns the blue sky gray, the rising sun quickly fades away. You find yourself lost in wonder, hate, doubt and despair. Pretty soon, a rainbow appears along with a new love. You find yourself in a new relationship. The sky is blue, the sun is rising. The ungrateful creature (your significant other) cheats. A storm turns the blue sky gray, the rising sun quickly fades away. You find yourself lost in wonder, hate, doubt and despair. Pretty soon, a rainbow reappears along with a new love. Evidently, you are trapped in a cycle of frustrated hope; a cycle of infidelity.

I must admit I’m absolutely disgusted with people that fail to be faithful. Why be in a relationship when you can’t be committed? Why hurt a person that cares for you with a passion?

Undoubtedly, our society is slowly developing an infidelity epidemic. Although “ninety-percent of Americans believe that cheating is morally wrong”, more than sixty-percent “admit they would have an affair if they knew they would never get caught. “ What kind of dishonest society are we becoming?

Frankly, I find the statistics and stories encountered quite astonishing. It’s amazing how far we are drifting apart from our own moral beliefs. I’m also amused with the idea of a cheating gene. What’s next? Lack of self-control gene?

In essence, we are who we want to be. If you choose to be disloyal and untrustworthy don't blame it on your DNA. Consider the fact that you aren't satisfied. Consider developing what I like to call courage and be a library of real books, not cardboard. Don't be like Tom Buchanan.


{Statistics and information used in this post can be found in the following websites: http://www.signs-of-a-cheater.com/infidelity-statistics.html ; http://www.infidelityfacts.com/infidelity-statistics.html}