Lost Generation In The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby was the novel of the “Lost Generation” because it the explained the dreams and aspirations of people during that time. The novel was the voice of the generation, as it highlighted most of their rebellious actions and their deterioration of moral values. For a single novel to represent an entire generation, it must be relatable to the majority of its readers, and also have a captivating plot line. If a novel was to be written about our generation, it would highlight the struggle to rise on the socioeconomic ladder and to achieve stability. However, the novel was most relatable to the Lost Generation because of it mirrored their beliefs. The people of the Lost Generation had beliefs that were polar opposite to their parents. After returning from war, they had thought that the American Dream was dead and that there was nothing to lose. It is said that “[The Lost Generation] rejected many of the previous generations' ideas of appropriate behavior, morality, and gender roles” (“The Lost Generation”, n.d). In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, many elements mirror the hopes and dreams of the Lost Generation. In the novel, Gatsby shows an affinity to be different, to stand out in the world by throwing his over extravagant parties. This is similar to attitudes of those of the lost generation. To stand out and
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