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Choose any two characters studied in this semester and compare them to one another. The characters that you choose may be characters in a story or the narrators of poetry or nonfiction. How are these characters similar? How are they different? How do you think these characters might interact if they had the opportunity? How do you think they would act if suddenly transplanted to the twenty-first century? Be sure to include direct references to the traits of the characters learned through the stories.

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Two characters studied this semester are Jay Gatsby from F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" and Okonkwo from Chinua Achebe's "Things Fall Apart." Both characters are driven by a desire for success and status, yet their approaches and motivations differ greatly. Gatsby is driven by his love for Daisy and the desire to reclaim their past romance, while Okonkwo is driven by a fear of failure and a desire to rise above his father's reputation. If given the opportunity to interact, Gatsby's extravagant lifestyle and Okonkwo's traditional values would clash, potentially leading to conflict. If suddenly transplanted to the twenty-first century, Gatsby may struggle to adapt to a more fast-paced and materialistic society, while Okonkwo may find certain aspects of modern life to be at odds with his stringent beliefs and values. These contrasting characters highlight the complex nature of human ambition and the various ways it can manifest in different contexts.