Materialism and Decadence in the 1920s

The economic boom of the 1920s was created through an increase of production, the promotion of a free market and the introduction of purchasing
on credit. This led to a culture of materialism and decadence, which serves as a major theme in The Great Gatsby.
Instructions: As we watch the film The Great Gatsby, consider the representations of materialism and decadence that appear in both the novel and
the film. Fill in the following chart with the character assigned to your group, and of an event of your choice. You will use evidence from Chapters 1-4
for your analysis. When you are finished, upload this chart to your weebly blog.

Character Analysis
Character Name and Description:

Conflict:

Analysis and Connection to Theme:

George B. Wilson
One of the seven major characters
He was blond, faintly handsome,
spiritless man and anaemic
He is shy
He strongly believe in god.

Man VS Man
George Vs Tom
George in this situation was
represented as a Hero and Tom
represented as a Villain because he
was seize Mrs. Wilson from George.
Tom was trying to alter ego on
George.

Materialism
George really wanted the car
that he may come off as
stupid because tom use him to
get close to Mrs.Wilson
His wife is also represented
the Materialism because he
really use Tom money to buy
anything she wanted.

Analysis of Events
Event and Description:
Marry with woman that her no respect
on him
She lied to him that she was
going to see her friend in New
York, but actually she with
Tom
She walked pass him like he
is a ghost.

Textual Evidence:
Wilson? He thinks she goes to see
her sister in New York. Hes so dumb
he doesnt know hes alive.
She smiled slowly and walking
through her husband as if he were a
ghost shook hands with Tom, looking
him flush in the eye.

Analysis and Connection to Theme:

Decadence
With this theme we can see
that where George lives was
not a very good good
condition outside New york
(always have air pollution).
Moreover, he is poor compare
to Tom. Therefore, that

became a reason why his wife

is cheating on him