Most love stories end with a man and woman happily in love with each other. This is not the case in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s short story, “Last Kiss”. Throughout the story, Jim longs for his childhood sweetheart and Pamela seeks out someone who will make her a star actress in Hollywood. Jim holds fast to his position of power and does not give in to Pamela’s beauty and charm until later in the story. Strong will and determination of females pose as a threat to masculinity because females can entice, persuade and manipulate males. Fitzgerald’s story demonstrates the inability of femininity to surpass the power of masculinity. This is shown through reinforcement of femininity, masculinity and belief in social norms. Fitzgerald presents femininity …show more content…
From the beginning, we see Pamela as a polite, attractive, young English girl trying to make a name for herself. We can conclude that Pamela is not as innocent as she looks or seems by her words and actions. For example, although Jim tries to tell her that she will most likely not hear from him, she still proceeds to tell him, “I’ll do just as you say” (256). This shows that she is making herself seem completely submissive to Jim and making him feel like he has to include her. Right after, she describes him as “the most civilized American [she’s] ever met” and “turned her back at the magnificence of her own compliment” (256). She knows that Jim already fancies her because he has made comments about how there is “something in it for you [her]” (255). This is important in the story because she uses Jim’s emotions to get herself into an acting job. She is manipulating him by making herself seem interested in Jim like when she asks him to “kiss [her] goodnight” (259). Once Jim develops feelings for Pamela he feels obligated to give her a part in one of his movies, but he does not want to be seen as weak if he allows Pamela to control his …show more content…
Jim offers Pamela a ride after watching her perform. The car ride scene makes the reader question the dominance of masculinity. Jim gives into Pamela when “she let her hand rest upon his” and says, “kiss tonight?” (261). This leads to Jim offering Pamela a job, which shows he gives into her femininity and lets her persuade him. It is prominent throughout the story that Pamela uses men to her advantage and later in the story she moves in with an older gentleman, Ward, who provides her the support she needs. For example, when Jim presents himself as Pamela’s boss Ward quickly replies “I hope Pamela is being handled properly?” (264). This shows that even without Jim, she still has an influence on other men and takes advantage of their
Dreams are nothing but our innermost desires. We are made to pursue these dreams and have them be the driving force in all we do. Jim Burden is no different; like everyone, he has dreams, and he does his best to pursue them and fulfill them. Or does he? Jim writes the story of Antonia through his own life. He is plagued with the disease of romanticism. He cannot move on; though time will move, Jim's thoughts and emotions are rooted in the past. Frances Harling said it right when she said, "the trouble with you, Jim, is that you're romantic." Jim is a romantic, a dreamer who never acts. Many things contribute to Jim's romanticism, his experiences, his emotions, and his actions; however as no one could suspect, it helped him mature and appreciate loves lost.
There are countless great authors in the world nowadays. Conversely, many believe that authors of the past were considerably more enjoyable. One of these fecund authors is F. Scott Fitzgerald. The end of his ephemeral life may not have been the best; nonetheless, it was his younger years that breathed life into his writing.
In the beginning, Jim longs to understand the fundamental differences between them, while simultaneously feeling the need to protect her. They bond over their shared loneliness
Have you ever felt that men always screw things up? Perhaps it is not men themselves that cause destruction; maybe it is merely the result of the presence of a masculine character. The role of masculinity is an essential aspect in both Bobbie Ann Mason's short story entitled, Shiloh, and in Tennessee Williams' play, A Streetcar Named Desire, although it functions very differently in each story. In Shiloh, we see the detrimental effects that the male role has even in its absence through the interactions that Leroy has with his with wife, Norma Jean. Contrasting this particular perspective, in A Streetcar Named Desire the destructive manner of the male role is unmistakably present, as it negatively affects Stanley and Stella's relationship. In these two works, we see the masculine role epitomized by one man, and abandoned by another, which, in both situations, leads to the destruction of their marriages. Through the examination of the two stories it becomes ironically clear how terrible and yet desirable the male role is to conquer, and what different effects it has on the central characters involved.
While F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel "The Great Gatsby" encapsulates the spirit, excitement, and violence of ‘the Jazz Age’ and Robert Browning’s poem "My Last Duchess" reveals the political, social and domestic power wielded by Ferrara (the Duke), it is apparent by juxtaposing the characters of Tom Buchanan and Ferrara that even decades apart there has been very negligible changes in the behaviour of men in a patriarchal society. Despite the fact that Tom and Ferrara are from different time, they share similar characters, as for evidence, both are male chauvinist toward the women in their life, are supremacist about own self and finally both of them are insecure and self-centered.
has grown quite attached to Jim, and is beginning to realize that Jim is a
She tells about Jim's wife, Genevieve, who she does not like, and doesn't think she is well suited for Jim. They start talking about Antonia, who they both knew and admired, and wondering why something wasn't written about her. Months later, Jim brings her what he had written and She writes the narrative as Jim had written it.
When luxuriant lifestyles of the 1920s, commonly labeled the Roaring ‘20s, come about, morality and individual ethics go instantaneously out of style. Along with these poor morals, crass materialism becomes widespread among the fortunate, transforming noblesse oblige into an unpopular belief, and furthermore leaving those incapable of tremendous success back in the dust. The inevitable alterations in morality repeatedly occur as America continues to progress, and several traits similar to those of the 1920s are visible today. Fitzgerald’s use of The Great Gatsby for social commentary is parallel to today’s social atmosphere.
Jim is also fundamentally a good guy. At the start of season 2, Pam learns about an office scholarship for her to study art in New York. Pam grows excited as Jan leans on her to want to try something new, but Pam backs out. In season 3, she’s wounded after breaking up with Roy and losing Jim, she takes an art class and experiences being on her own for the first, this time for Pam gives her the opportunity to discover herself as funny and kind-hearted. The real turning point in Pam’s personality takes place in “Beach Day” episode Pam is the only one to successfully complete Michael’s fire walk, symbolizing the courage, strength, and confidence she has. From taking these steps she uses this new found bravery to tell Jim how she truly feels, and from this point on we see her honesty unfold, she starts wearing nicer clothes, cuts her hair and starts wearing more colors. Jim and Pam finally get together in season four. Pam still draws and is asked to draw a local ad and worked hard on designing an animated logo for a Dunder Mifflin everyone was proud of her and this continues to take steps towards self-improvement by enrolling in art school standing Michael on his business
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s book The Great Gatsby was a remarkable book. Fitzgerald Made the characters of the book as real and as personal as possible. Three characteristics stood out in the novel to me. Tom’s Jealousy of Gatsby relationship with his wife, Gatsby’s lies about who he is and his life, and Daisy’s ways to tempt Gatsby to fall in love with her. The novel was inspired by the way he fell in love with his wife Zelda.
True love can be defined in many different ways and is different for all people. In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel, The Great Gatsby, love is explored in many different ways and with many relationships. When reading the novel, the reader is encouraged to wonder what motivates the characters to do what they do. Love is always an underlying theme when dealing with any subject in the book: whether it be an affair, a rekindling romance, or a broken relationship. As the plot of the book unfolds and relationships blossom and end, Fitzgerald addresses the topics of love and sexuality and how they apply to the characters and their relationships in the novel.
Early in Pamela's career, she leaned on her "youthful naivety" to avoid abusive situations and falling prey to powerful men in the business. When confronted with uncomfortable situations, she'd strongly redirect the person accosting her and immediately create distance from the
When they in the second-hand bookstore, Jenny returned the CD cartridge back to James, and implies something inside has changed, let him checked later on. They talked and nearly kissed with each other. The bell ring beat the picture. They set an appointment to meet at ten o’ clock. Then James and his Rugby mates went out to play in honor of his debut in the team. There are many close-ups on James’s expression. These shots show the pair now face James curious scene, but also a little nervous and looking forward to the feelings. At this time, James has a very complex feeling, which also later made a hint of plot
According to Gardiner’s multiple intelligence theory, “people high in interpersonal intelligence are socially skilled, sensitive to others’ moods [and] able to communicate and work effectively with others” (Kuther, 2017). Jim is a police officer, so his job requires him to interact with people of diverse backgrounds. In the beginning of the film, he has to interact with a verbally hostile woman. When Jim can tell that the woman is trying to interfere with his searching of her apartment, he handcuffs her to her sofa and then finds a dead body in her closet. He then calls his police station, which has its other officers that he interacts with daily. Later that night, he goes on his date with Claudia and the two have a very good conversation, and he is sensitive to her feelings of unworthiness; he tells her that he does not care about her issues because everyone has their issues. Jim displays intrapersonal intelligence, “ability to understand [his] own emotions and experience[s]” (Kuther, 2017). Jim knows how feels about Claudia and is not keen are letting anything ruin his chances of a relationship with her. He knew how he felt about her the moment he meant her and is ready to love her for who she is. Because of Jim’s high interpersonal and intrapersonal intelligence, the film implies that Claudia will continue her relationship with Jim. While Jim mainly experiences
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby is a legendary novel, considered a critically acclaimed classic around the world, later being made into several cinematic adaptations, the 2013 version being nominated for several Grammys. Known for its depth and symbolism, one of The Great Gatsby’s many literary conventions is the theme of love. Throughout its course, love is commonly intraconnected and analyzed by Fitzgerald, though plot motifs such as romantic affairs, ‘love vs lust’ and even the use of a diegetic narrator. Such a detailed writing style and deep metaphor cements The Great Gatsby as a masterclass in narrative writing.