The Great Gatsby and The Beatles

In the novel The Great Gatsby, central character Jay Gatsby is head-over-heels in love with Daisy Buchanan, a married woman from across the Sound. Every weekend, Gatsby throws lavish and extravagant parties in hopes that Daisy would wander in. The Beatles song I Don’t Want to Spoil the Party really relates to Gatsby’s anticipation and waiting for Daisy.

I don't want to spoil the party so I'll go,
I would hate my disappointment to show,
There's nothing for me here so I will disappear,
If she turns up while I'm gone please let me know

At the beginning of the book, Nick writes, “I believe the first night I went to Gatsby’s house I was one of the few guests who had actually been invited…Sometimes they came and went without having met Gatsby at all, came for the party with a simplicity of heart that was its own ticket of admission.” Here, he explains that Gatsby really had no personal connection with any of his guests, he was just hoping to bring in the girl he loved form East Egg.

Declaration of Independece

In A.P. Composition, February 9, 2012

THE DECLARATION OF ERIN CAMPBELL OF MCFARLAND, WI

Netflix has consumed time; it has taken time entitled to thousands of Americans and I, having a right to free, acknowledge the causes that have pushed me to declare myself separate from the institution of Netflix and its infinite supply of films.

I hold these truths to be self-evident, that Netflix is not only a destruction of the soul, but a destruction of Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. Its creators should be held responsible, for they have thus created an evil which is unendurable. Under absolute Despotism, Netflix has surpassed necessity. I, as a citizen of a free state, wish to proclaim myself rid of such tyranny. To prove the resulting evils, let the facts be submitted.

It has put thousands of interesting movies at easy access to suck in many procrastinators and demolish the push for productivity.

It has forbidden me to go out into the free world by providing me with full series of T.V. shows.

It has dissolved business, such as Movie Gallery and Blockbuster.

It has given no opportunity for study.

It has made successors into failures with its in depth documentaries about cute whales and crazy Facebook stalkers.

From this day forth I recognize that Netflix and its creators no longer are my oppressors. I declare independence from my Instant Queue.