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Analysis of Gatsby’s Character in the Great Gatsby 《了不起的盖茨比》盖茨比的人物性格 2016年月日 Analysis of Gatsby’s Character in the Great Gatsby Zhang SansanXXX The Department of English Supervisor: Li Sisi A Thesis Submitted to English Department of Fudan University in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements For the Degree of Bachelor of Arts Fudan University 2016 Acknowledgements I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all those who helped me in the course of composing the thesis. First of all, I gratefully acknowledge the help of my supervisor, XXX. Without his/her patient instruction and professional guidance, this thesis could not have reached its present form. Secondly, I am also greatly indebted to all the instructors who have instructed me. The knowledge they imparted me laid a solid foundation for the completion of my thesis. Finally, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my family and friends. When I am in trouble, they always encourage me greatly and help me out. I am deeply inspired by their constant support and encouragement. Their help and trust in me stimulate me to be a better me. Abstract Fitzgerald is one of the most outstanding American novelists in the 20th century. The Great Gatsby, which was elaborately created by him, is widely considered his finest work. The thesis aims to analyze the character of Jay Gatsby, protagonist of this novel, and thus to further discuss how Gatsby’s character influences his destiny. The author first briefly summarizes main content of this novel, introduces Fitzgerald’s personal experience and analyzes the writing background of this novel as well as the symbolic significance of its tragic outcome. In the discussion parts, the author divides Gatsbys character into two aspects: the positive side and the negative side. In each part, the author picks up two of the most typical features respectively and supports these arguments with examples and cited words. Fin