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Jay Gatsby---A Tragic Hero
What does the word ¡°hero¡± mean? Who can qualify as a hero? Heroes such as King Arthur may seem hard to understand and relate to, but there are many heroes in our everyday lives. Heroes are great people who have done special things; however, they are not perfect. Every hero has flaws; it is these flaws that make them humane but extraordinary. Happy endings are rare and unrealistic in the real world. Therefore most heroes are tragic heroes. Writers often portray tragic heroes in their writings as F. Scott Fitzgerald did in his novel The Great Gatsby. The pursuit of great hope, the readiness to sacrifice, and the silent but noble death make Jay Gatsby a tragic hero.
First of all, Gatsby has a pursuit of great hope. As a young man, Gatsby falls in love with the rich and beautiful Daisy. He is poor and therefore can not marry her. But his love for her continues and deepens for five years. In these five years, Gatsby goes to the war and returns a war......

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