This Side Of Paradise By F. Scott Fitzgerald
Experience and hardship shape the beliefs of members of a society during times of need, but also prosperity. Specifically, after World War I, American values and dreams had evolved due to the hard-fought battles and struggles overseas, forming this new carefree yet erratic mindset. As a result of these new attitudes, the American Dream was more accessible and achievable for society during that time. This shift of ideals was not only evident through the actions and mindsets of Americans during this time but also through authors and literature. F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote several novels and short stories that reflect the developing ideas during the Roaring Twenties. Within one of his most famous novels, This Side of Paradise, he reflects upon his
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Scott Fitzgerald incorporates characterization, diction, and realism within his literature to identify a shift in societal values due to the ending of World War I. The Jazz Age and Lost Generation play a major role within both works of literature as Fitzgerald is able to comment on the significant change of societal values by incorporating characteristics and events within them that are valid and correspond to the aspects of the time period. Through the elements and involvement of characterization within This Side of Paradise, the author allows readers to understand the effect Amory’s wellbeing and prestige prior to the war influences his overall achievement of his American Dream. The author also involves meaningful diction within his pieces to give the readers a clearer and more purposeful and deeper understanding of Amory’s ability to be successfully ambitious. Lastly, Fitzgerald takes a realist approach when writing “May Day” to present the reader with evident real-world events and legitimate mindsets of Americans. After coming home from the war, many soldiers felt distraught and lost in a place they had called home. By Fitzgerald and other authors of the Jazz Age writing pieces such as This Side of Paradise and “May Day”, soldiers were given the opportunity to be reminded of their forgotten dreams and reclaim their lost optimism of the world around them allowing them to attain their desired and evolving American
Scott Fitzgerald incorporates characterization, diction, and realism within his literature to identify a shift in societal values due to the ending of World War I. The Jazz Age and Lost Generation play a major role within both works of literature as Fitzgerald is able to comment on the significant change of societal values by incorporating characteristics and events within them that are valid and correspond to the aspects of the time period. Through the elements and involvement of characterization within This Side of Paradise, the author allows readers to understand the effect Amory’s wellbeing and prestige prior to the war influences his overall achievement of his American Dream. The author also involves meaningful diction within his pieces to give the readers a clearer and more purposeful and deeper understanding of Amory’s ability to be successfully ambitious. Lastly, Fitzgerald takes a realist approach when writing “May Day” to present the reader with evident real-world events and legitimate mindsets of Americans. After coming home from the war, many soldiers felt distraught and lost in a place they had called home. By Fitzgerald and other authors of the Jazz Age writing pieces such as This Side of Paradise and “May Day”, soldiers were given the opportunity to be reminded of their forgotten dreams and reclaim their lost optimism of the world around them allowing them to attain their desired and evolving American