Jazz is a genre of music that originated from the African-American community. It was introduced in New Orleans, Louisiana, during the late 19th century and early 20th century. Jazz music became drastically popular during the 1920s and soon enough the genre had an impact on society. Literature and music united to create pieces of writing influenced by the new jazz age, both forms of art evolved simultaneously. Women’s fashion went from dull to glitz, flapper fashion was introduced to the decade. Preceding the jazz era, African-Americans were seen as a minority to society, but their community gained recognition that intrigued many people. Jazz music in the 1920s impacted the decade by influencing literature, women’s fashion, and the African-American
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Scott Fitzgerald’s book, The Great Gatsby is influenced by the era of the jazz age. There are copious times where Fitzgerald refers to jazz throughout the book. In the book, The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald included, “One thing’s sure and nothing’s surer The rich get richer and the poor get--children” (Fitzgerald 101). The quote, from the song, Ain’t We Got fun by Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney, refers to wealthy people becoming wealthier, but also mentions poor people becoming miserable due to the income limitations when they have children. The lyrics serve as a mirror to Jay Gatsby’s life in the sense that he’s a wealthy person that has the capability of gaining more wealth, but isn’t a happy man due to his corrupted dream with Daisy. Wealthy people have the resources to raise themselves higher in society, while the poor don’t have the necessary appliances to do so, but carry happiness throughout their families either way. Fitzgerald says, “A whole pit full of oboes and trombones and saxophones and viols and cornets and piccolos and low and high drums,” (Fitzgerald 44). The quote gives an idea of how grand Gatsby’s parties were, from Nick Carraway’s view. Gatsby’s parties were associated with jazz’s elaborate music, creating a free-spirited mood for the guests. Nick is captivated by the allure of the party; it made him step into the world of the wealthy. The Great Gatsby is tremendously influenced by jazz music. The genre is emphasized through song references and the effects it held on characters in the book. Jazz left an ingenious impact on the 1920s, changing the decade and centuries to
Scott Fitzgerald’s book, The Great Gatsby is influenced by the era of the jazz age. There are copious times where Fitzgerald refers to jazz throughout the book. In the book, The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald included, “One thing’s sure and nothing’s surer The rich get richer and the poor get--children” (Fitzgerald 101). The quote, from the song, Ain’t We Got fun by Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney, refers to wealthy people becoming wealthier, but also mentions poor people becoming miserable due to the income limitations when they have children. The lyrics serve as a mirror to Jay Gatsby’s life in the sense that he’s a wealthy person that has the capability of gaining more wealth, but isn’t a happy man due to his corrupted dream with Daisy. Wealthy people have the resources to raise themselves higher in society, while the poor don’t have the necessary appliances to do so, but carry happiness throughout their families either way. Fitzgerald says, “A whole pit full of oboes and trombones and saxophones and viols and cornets and piccolos and low and high drums,” (Fitzgerald 44). The quote gives an idea of how grand Gatsby’s parties were, from Nick Carraway’s view. Gatsby’s parties were associated with jazz’s elaborate music, creating a free-spirited mood for the guests. Nick is captivated by the allure of the party; it made him step into the world of the wealthy. The Great Gatsby is tremendously influenced by jazz music. The genre is emphasized through song references and the effects it held on characters in the book. Jazz left an ingenious impact on the 1920s, changing the decade and centuries to