The 1920’s was a time period known for its flamboyant and elaborate parties, its bootlegging of alcohol, and scandalous behavior. The twenties has not only influenced society still today, but it also gave a rich sense of style, the American Dream, and how to have a great time. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is an example of greed, corruption, and substance abuse. The twenties was a true revolutionary time period, considered the peak of the “Progressive Political Reform.” It was the beginning of true change.
F. Scott Fitzgerald was born September 24, 1896, in St. Paul, Minnesota. To Edward and Mollie Fitzgerald. Both of his folks were extremely unsuccessful, however he declined to be that way. He was the pride and delight of his …show more content…
This made social clashes between the two classes. The rich viewed themselves above poor people, and the two social classes truly did not blend. Fitzgerald utilizes setting to recognize the two social classes. In the novel New York was divided between the East and West Egg, and the area between was the "Valley of Ashes." The general population that live on the East Egg are materialistic, and the general population that live on the West Egg are viewed as modest. Tom and Daisy began their lives on the West Egg however gradually floated towards the East Egg and stayed there. Jay Gatsby and Nick Carraway lived on the West Egg. Myrtle and George lived in the "Valley of Ashes." The general population who lived there were viewed as the needy individuals who sadly did not seek the American Dream.
The laws in 1920 did not allow the selling, making and enjoyment of liquor. The general population who disregarded the law and kept on offering or make liquor were alluded to as "racketeers." The characters in the story all overlooked the law. The greater part of Jay's intricate gatherings included inebriation, which was a method for them having a ton of fun. Liquor had huge impact on the greater part of the issues that happened in the
F. Scott Fitzgerald was born September 24, 1896, in St. Paul, Minnesota. To Edward and Mollie Fitzgerald. Both of his folks were extremely unsuccessful, however he declined to be that way. He was the pride and delight of his …show more content…
This made social clashes between the two classes. The rich viewed themselves above poor people, and the two social classes truly did not blend. Fitzgerald utilizes setting to recognize the two social classes. In the novel New York was divided between the East and West Egg, and the area between was the "Valley of Ashes." The general population that live on the East Egg are materialistic, and the general population that live on the West Egg are viewed as modest. Tom and Daisy began their lives on the West Egg however gradually floated towards the East Egg and stayed there. Jay Gatsby and Nick Carraway lived on the West Egg. Myrtle and George lived in the "Valley of Ashes." The general population who lived there were viewed as the needy individuals who sadly did not seek the American Dream.
The laws in 1920 did not allow the selling, making and enjoyment of liquor. The general population who disregarded the law and kept on offering or make liquor were alluded to as "racketeers." The characters in the story all overlooked the law. The greater part of Jay's intricate gatherings included inebriation, which was a method for them having a ton of fun. Liquor had huge impact on the greater part of the issues that happened in the