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The Great Gatsby in a world of Technology

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 In this alternative universe, far different from the roaring twenties of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s New York, a shimmering city filled with technology that is a thousand times more advanced than what we have in the present, can be found in the middle of the Nevada Desert. Gatsby, in this world, was a legend, a master of technology and illusions as in this universe the age of holograms and virtual reality is rising. This Gatsby 2.0 was just like the Gatsby of the old, Gatsby 2.0 had a huge appetite for success and a desire to rewrite his past. This Gatsby 2.0, instead of throwing huge parties in his mansions, he threw lavish VR(virtual reality) gatherings where celebrities, influencers, and politicians could attend from their places behind a screen. Their holographic avatars could be seen but they were hiding behind their avatars from their homes. Across the city, Daisy Buchanan was Daisy Mitchell, an up-and-coming digital artist. Her creations captivated the city's elites, her works, ...

The Tragic End of “Great Gatsby”

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  In the last two chapters of F. Scott Fitzgerald's iconic novel, "The Great Gatsby," the story reaches its tragic climax, revealing the symbolism that is show in the entire book. These last 2 chapters show the disillusionment and destruction of the American Dream. One of the most powerful symbols in the early chapters is Gatsby's mansion. Throughout the novel, this residence represents the illusion of wealth and the pursuit of material success. However, in the final 2 chapters, as Gatsby's dream dies, the mansion stands as a hollow place, filled with loneliness and despair. The extravagance that once defined it now highlights the emptiness and loneliness of Gatsby's life, and it becomes a tragic reminder of the impossible American Dream.  The green light at the end of Daisy's dock is another symbol that takes on a new meaning in last 2chapters. From the beginning, the green light represents Gatsby's unfulfilled dreams. In the closing scenes, as Gatsby...

Moderism - affect on society and literature

Modernism, a cultural and intellectual movement that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, brought about profound transformations in society and ignited the creative flames of countless great minds. This multifaceted movement, characterized by a rejection of traditional norms and an embrace of innovation and experimentation, had a far-reaching impact on literature, art, architecture, and philosophy. Let's explore how modernism led to change in society and influenced two exemplary figures. One of the most significant societal shifts catalyzed by modernism was the questioning of established norms and values. Modernist literature, such as James Joyce's "Ulysses," challenged conventional narrative structures and delved into the intricate workings of human consciousness. This literary revolution encouraged readers to think beyond the confines of tradition, reflecting a broader societal move toward individualism and self-discovery. In the realm of art, Pablo Pi...

The Atomic Bomb

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 Original Passage :  Informal Passage :  The atomic bomb, like many groundbreaking inventions, was invented during a time of war. Back in the 1940s, there was a race to see who could develop this powerful weapon first: the Axis Powers (Germany, Italy, and Japan) or the Allied Powers (the United States, England, and France). For many, it seemed almost inevitable that someone would eventually conquer this tremendous energy source of nuclear fission for warfare. The main scientific discovery that led the way for the atomic bomb discovery occurred in 1934 when Enrico Fermi, the Italian physicist, started experimenting with uranium, mainly trying to split it using neutrons. This process, known as nuclear fission, involves a neutron causing a large nucleus like uranium to break into two roughly equal pieces, releasing a huge amount of energy. Each time a uranium-235 nucleus undergoes fission(breaks apart) it releases a massive 100 million times more energy than a regular chemic...