GREAT GATSBY

1925
F..SCOTT FITZEGERALD

The work examines the results of the Jazz generation’s adherence to false
material values.

Themes:
The American dream-self made man, who fulfils his dreams of power and
money despite his humble origins
Culture class-between the sophisticated wealthy, unfair corrupt and
materialistic east and the westerners who moved east and brought violence of
the Old west days. The Midwest is romanticized as it represents the roots of
morality and traditional values
Appearances vs Reality_ Gatsby’s parties, Jordan’s cheating, Gatsby wealth
made from his involvement in the drug ring, illegall activities
Moral Coruption- the decline of the western civilization and its lack of
spirituality