The Great Gatsby
By F. Scott Fitzgerald
F. Scott Fitzgerald masterfully uses allusions and analogies
to connect the reader to the characters of the book. With references to common
cultural things such as in the phrase, “That’s the secret of Castle Rackrent
(Fitzgerald, Page 85),” which references the historical 1800 novel by Maria
Edgeworth, Fitzgerald develops a detailed setting. Such details are crucial to
the imagery that is constantly presented throughout the novel in descriptions
of people, things, and events. Through devices such as litotes as in the
phrase, “I certainly am awfully glad to see you again (Fitzgerald, Page, 86),”
Fitzgerald constantly changes the structure of the novel. With foreshadowing
and flashbacks, the rhythm of the story becomes varied and entertaining. Fitzgerald
additionally uses irony in the character’s relationships and actions to keep
the novel unpredictable while symbolism challenges the reader to look more indepthly
into every occurrence. Aphorisms become valuable attributes to the novel by
providing words of wisdom. Finally, similes and metaphors draw connections
within the writing and society.
Throughout the novel, Fitzgerald uses various literary
techniques to captivate his audience and present valuable information. From the
development of characters to plot structure, literary techniques become
invaluable qualities of Fitzgerald’s writing. In the mood and style of the
writing, to flashbacks and foreshadowing, countless literary techniques become
evident in The Great Gatsby.
F. Scott Fitzgerald masterfully uses allusions and analogies
to connect the reader to the characters of the book. With references to common
cultural things such as in the phrase, “That’s the secret of Castle Rackrent
(Fitzgerald, Page 85),” which references the historical 1800 novel by Maria
Edgeworth, Fitzgerald develops a detailed setting. Such details are crucial to
the imagery that is constantly presented throughout the novel in descriptions
of people, things, and events. Through devices such as litotes as in the
phrase, “I certainly am awfully glad to see you again (Fitzgerald, Page, 86),”
Fitzgerald constantly changes the structure of the novel. With foreshadowing
and flashbacks, the rhythm of the story becomes varied and entertaining. Fitzgerald
additionally uses irony in the character’s relationships and actions to keep
the novel unpredictable while symbolism challenges the reader to look more indepthly
into every occurrence. Aphorisms become valuable attributes to the novel by
providing words of wisdom. Finally, similes and metaphors draw connections
within the writing and society. 
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