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The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is set in the Roaring 20s, which is defined by the technology and life styles that changed a nation. Americans had a higher salary after WWI, and they had more to spend it on. Life seemed grand for the dapper citizens of the 1920s, yet all that glitters is not gold. Fitzgerald portrays the dark and sinister side of the Roaring Twenties. The Great Gatsby provides an assessment of the gilded life of the 1920s and its underlying corruption. Fitzgerald, like…

How Does Fitzgerald Use Dust/Ash As A Symbol? In The Bible, the story of Adam and Eve depicts man being made from the dust. The setting takes place in the Garden of Eden, a very lush and fruitful setting. However, their fate ends in deceit and reveals their sensuality and lack of morality. This story of man’s fall from paradise, shows how dust causes future issues. The movement from Bible times to the 1920s, exposes the downfall of religion, since it was not very prominent during the 1920s and…

The liberal consensus was constructed during an era in which the U.S. was poised to be the worlds singular super power. This was an idealized optimistic image of the United States, promulgated by the beneficiaries of American ingenuity and conquest which was devoid of realism and characterized by its affinity for capitalism, it 's disregard for the disenfranchised and a sense of moral obligation to spread American principles. The liberal consensus was not to last, crumbling in the face of the…

John F Kennedy gave his inaugural address leading up to the height of the Cold War to not only the American people, but the entire world. Tensions had been rising with the Soviet Union and they showed no signs of slowing down. From his speech the his country and the world demanded a passionate pledge to make things better while diplomatic tensions forced him to choose his words carefully, as they were delicate and could easily light the fuse for hot war if he misspoke. His audience was both a…

The Fame and the Unfortunate The Roaring Twenties, the economical, artistic, social development prosperity era. The golden age, where economy not only skyrocketed, but plummeted. In the 1920s, the decade was known for liquor, which was illegal, flappers, and jazz music. This era was extremely successful, one major accomplishment was when women were starting to get a bit more recognized and appreciated, this made them gain power. Jazz, was not only famous in the united states but in other…

In the novel, “The Great Gatsby”, author F. Scott Fitzgerald describes the protagonist Jay Gatsby in a strange and interesting way. Nick Carraway states that, “If personality is an unbroken series of successful gestures, then there was something gorgeous about him,” The words “unbroken” and “success” tell the reader that Gatsby is something of perfection, or is at least this is the way he presents himself to be. Nick further compares Gatsby to the most pristine piece of technology of the 1920s,…

In 1962, Marilyn was invited to The White House to perform for president John F. Kennedy birthday and sang her now famous “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” song. Marilyn was tied to many relationships throughout her life one in particular being the John F. Kennedy scandal. The John F. Kennedy scandal was one that hit the media with a splash because John F. Kennedy was known to be a womanizer and Marilyn was very known to be extremely flirtatious with men. Still until…

Throughout history love has always been a common topic. For better or worse, love clouds the eyes of the parties involved. In Scott Fitzgerald 's, The Great Gatsby, Daisy is Perceived differently by Gatsby than the other characters perceive her. Although Gatsby lacks the social status Daisy seeks, Gatsby goes to great lengths to impress Daisy, ultimately looking to win her heart. Jay Gatsby was born into a poor family from North Dakota. Gatsby always despised his poverty. Early in the book,…

The thirty-fifth president, John F. Kennedy, became well known for many reasons such as “his youth, wit, charm, and Hollywood looks, the president captivated the nation” (Overview:Inaugural). Kennedy had political experience, once he was elected for president he didn’t have a hard time adjusting to the job. He later on proved to his country that he was determined to give his country courage to move their native land toward peace and prosperity. “On the sunny, snow-covered afternoon of January…

“By Modernism I mean the positive rejection of the past and the blind belief in the process of change, in novelty for its own sake, in the idea that progress through time equates with cultural progress; in the cult of individuality, originality and self-expression”, a remark from Dan Cruickshank, which holds true in the novel The Great Gatsby. Modernism is “marked by a strong and intentional break with tradition,” by the consumption of alcohol, women dancing alone and listening to Jazz music.…