The 1920s was a time a glittery lights, fun parties, and lively swing music. However, does this mean that the 1920s was a perfect time period where people enjoyed themselves without having a care in the world? The short answer would be no. During a time of prohibition, economic prosperity, and social change came an overwhelming sense of greed, sadness, and jealousy. In The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, it is shown that even the richest people in America had a tough time living during one of the most flourishing ages in history. Jay Gatsby, the main character in this novel, had an incredible resemblance with his creator. The type of women they loved, the extravagant way they portrayed their love for them, and how the American Dream treated
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To show their importance to them, both men displayed their affection for their women so that everyone would know how they felt about them. While Gatsby used extravagant, expensive ways to show Daisy that he loved her, Fitzgerald made sure to incorporate Zelda into parts of his best work, showing the influence she had on his creations. Jay Gatsby is known all over New York City for throwing luxurious parties in which an abundance of people attends. Although it seems that he throws the parties to show off his wealth, he admits the real reason is that “he half expected her to wander into one of his parties, some night” (80). Fitzgerald, on the other hand, uses a bit more subtle ways. For example, The Great Gatsby, along with some of his other works, were dedicated to his wife. Although it seems like a small proclamation of love, a dedication of a book is usually used as thanks towards another person. Fitzgerald using this prominent space to thank his wife, perhaps for being his moral support and giving him some ideas for his stories. One of the most prominent lines from The Great Gatsby, "I 'm glad it 's a girl. And I hope she 'll be a fool—that 's the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool” (17), was originally said by Zelda at the birth of their daughter. In addition, he also used her as inspiration for major heroines in many of his novels and short stories. Some scholars actually argue that Zelda was “Scott 's de facto collaborator and that he appropriated her personal experiences in his work” (Curnutt). His love for his wife will forever live on in the novels and stories that he wrote throughout his
To show their importance to them, both men displayed their affection for their women so that everyone would know how they felt about them. While Gatsby used extravagant, expensive ways to show Daisy that he loved her, Fitzgerald made sure to incorporate Zelda into parts of his best work, showing the influence she had on his creations. Jay Gatsby is known all over New York City for throwing luxurious parties in which an abundance of people attends. Although it seems that he throws the parties to show off his wealth, he admits the real reason is that “he half expected her to wander into one of his parties, some night” (80). Fitzgerald, on the other hand, uses a bit more subtle ways. For example, The Great Gatsby, along with some of his other works, were dedicated to his wife. Although it seems like a small proclamation of love, a dedication of a book is usually used as thanks towards another person. Fitzgerald using this prominent space to thank his wife, perhaps for being his moral support and giving him some ideas for his stories. One of the most prominent lines from The Great Gatsby, "I 'm glad it 's a girl. And I hope she 'll be a fool—that 's the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool” (17), was originally said by Zelda at the birth of their daughter. In addition, he also used her as inspiration for major heroines in many of his novels and short stories. Some scholars actually argue that Zelda was “Scott 's de facto collaborator and that he appropriated her personal experiences in his work” (Curnutt). His love for his wife will forever live on in the novels and stories that he wrote throughout his