Culture In The Great Gatsby
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby portrays many aspects of society during the 1920s, ranging from the harsh truth of the American Dream hidden behind glitz and glamour, to the reality behind the secrets of affairs. The 1920s set the start for broad and open-minded behaviors, filled with excitement and extravagance. The Great Gatsby contains numerous brief mentions of events or people that are often overlooked, even though they hold significant meaning and representation of the culture and societal ways in the 1920s. One example is the dog Tom Buchanan buys for his mistress, Myrtle Wilson.
The decade known as “The Roaring Twenties”, was a post war era that welcomed a freedom in behaviors and attitudes, shown through the lack of discretion
The decade known as “The Roaring Twenties”, was a post war era that welcomed a freedom in behaviors and attitudes, shown through the lack of discretion