Appropriation, magic realism, and Catharsis are examples of postmodernism in the novel. Appropriation is shown in the way that Myrtle's body flew very far after she was hit by Jay Gatsby's car. The use of film in the novel helped expose these elements.
Appropriation, magic realism, and Catharsis are examples of postmodernism in the novel. Appropriation is shown in the way that Myrtle's body flew very far after she was hit by Jay Gatsby's car. The use of film in the novel helped expose these elements.
Appropriation, magic realism, and Catharsis are examples of postmodernism in the novel. Appropriation is shown in the way that Myrtle's body flew very far after she was hit by Jay Gatsby's car. The use of film in the novel helped expose these elements.
In The Great Gatsby, many elements of postmodernism are shown. Among
these, some specific examples include appropriation, Magic Realism, and Catharsis. All of these specifically, are shown in the movie directed by Baz Luhrmann. The use of film helped expose examples of postmodernism in The Great Gatsby. Specifically, appropriation was highlighted in many instances in this film. For example, when Nick Carraway tells the reader about the past of Jay Gatsby, appropriation is brought out. His name used to be James Gatz, and he was very poor until he saw an opportunity to enhance his life. He saw a sailboat that was in distress, so Gatz went to go help the millionaire in trouble, Dan Cody. This was stated in the book, but was this scene was immensely played up in the movie. Gatz saw this as an opportunity to be rich and have the lifestyle that he wanted. Gats swam out to save the man Dan Cody and began to travel and live with him. This would be an example of appropriation because Gatsby took advantage of this situation and of Dan Cody to live the wealthy lifestyle that he wanted. In the movie, this scene was more exaggerated than the book. He sailed the yacht out of danger - and into his future...(Luhrmann 2013, p. 75) Magic realism is shown in the way that Myrtles body flew very far after she was hit by Jay Gatsbys car. To be realistic, her body would not have flown all the way in front of the billboard of they eyes of T.J. Eckleberg. This was intended to be symbolic, but this is still magic realism because this is something that wouldnt usually happen. The use of her body to fly in front of the billboard was to show that God is always watching, but the flight of her body was not very realistic. This is shown in BUT the car STRIKES Myrtle!... Her torn open body hits the ground. CLOSE ON: The giant billboard, the towering eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleberg, watching everything... (Luhrmann 2013, p. 111) Catharsis is shown in The Great Gatsby movie when Myrtle dies. Her husband, Wilson showed this form of emotional cleansing because of viewing a tragedy. This tragedy was seeing his wife killed by Gatsbys car. Wilson was very emotional after her death and he was grieving and very emotional. This is shown in, Wilson stands on the raised threshold of his office, swaying and wailing a high, horrible call. WILSON O, my Ga-od! O, my Ga-od! (Luhrmann 2013, p. 112) The agonizing despair that Wilson is in is immensely played up in the movie in comparison to the book. This is a prime example of postmodernism in The Great Gatsby. Catharsis, Magical Realism, and appropriation are all elements of postmodernism that are shown in The Great Gatsby.