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The Jazz age
A period of economic prosperity and social change in the 1920's, makes by extravagant parties, jazz music, and a break from traditional values.
Fitzgerald critiques the era's excess, showing how wealth led to moral decline
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Social class divide
The novel highlights tensions between Old money (Tom and Daisy), New Money (Gatsby), and the Working Class (Myrtle and George Wilson).
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Fitzgerald's Life
His marriage to Zelda Sayre reflected the novel's themes of wealth and ambition. Like Gatsby, Fitzgerald sought success to win over a women who valued status and luxury
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WW1 impact
Many young men, including Fitzgerald, were disillusioned after the war, leading to the 'Lost Generation' - a group of writers who questioned traditional ideals.
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Economic Boom
The 1920's saw immense economic growth, allowing New Money figures like Gatsby to emerge, but also widening the gap between rich and poor
Moral decline
The reckless pursuit of pleasure, materialism, and wealth led to moral corruption, exemplified by Tom and Daisy's carelessness
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