Jay Gatsby, Thomas Sutpen, and Humbert Humbert : failed idealists

Author:
Backstrom, Paul Meyer, Department of English, University of Virginia
Advisor:
Abstract:

This paper discusses the various reasons that each of the three authors fail to maintain their dreams.

Degree:
MA (Master of Arts)
Keywords:
Fitzgerald, F. Scott -- (Francis Scott) -- 1896-1940 -- Great Gatsby, Fitzgerald, F. Scott -- (Francis Scott) -- 1896-1940 -- Characters -- Jay Gatsby, Faulkner, William -- 1897-1962 -- Absalom, Absalom!, Faulkner, William -- 1897-1962 -- Characters -- Thomas Sutpen, Nabokov, Vladimir Vladimirovich -- 1899-1977 -- Lolita, Nabokov, Vladimir Vladimirovich -- 1899-1977 -- Lolita -- Characters -- Humbert Humbert
Language:
English
Rights:
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
Issued Date:
1981