The Great Gatsby Descriptive Essay
It has been a year since the last time I visited a place which left enduring memories in me - an old palace once belonged to my friend - The Great Gatsby. I still remember the day I have met him for the first time in one of his weekly generous parties. It was a summer day in 1922, soon after the end of World War, the golden era of the United States, when the laws against alcohol have just been repealed, I as well as many people were attracted to long Island with the hope of following their American dream.
Situated on Long Island, the palace was one of the most attractive places of that time. Luxurious, flashy parties were held on consecutive weekends, becoming an appealing destination for guesses from all walks of life, from every corner …show more content…
Indulging in these parties, people were fulfilled with ecstatic feelings generated by the classic, elegant grooves of jazz. Gentlemen appeared at these parties in expensive, noble suits with indispensable accessories like fedora, trilby or patterned necktie. Meanwhile, ladies often chose glitter flappers- a glamorous symbol of fashion in the 20s. Beside that, dozens of luxurious, sparkling chandeliers with thousands of balloons, paper flamingoes were hung on the ceiling, on the wall, on the ornamental plants, creating a vivid, lively scenery as well as making the palatial mansion look like a giant Christmas tree. When the night came, the darkness arrived, the castle was brightened by thousand of tiny, shining light bulbs. Not only did it look like a giant candle lightened up in the clear, dark sky, more than that, it became a poetic castle for celestial. With the presence of an orchestra as well as Erwing Klipspringer- one of the most famous contemporary composer, who was considered the descendant of Beethoven, people gathered in every corner of the house, in the hallway, around the outside pool, in the living room,...dancing in the hauntingly intense tone of Jazz, eating sumptuous food and drinking the unlimited liquor supplied until they got drunk.
Perhaps, all of the things which can be considered as the most typical factors contributing to the golden age of Jazz were included in Mr.
Situated on Long Island, the palace was one of the most attractive places of that time. Luxurious, flashy parties were held on consecutive weekends, becoming an appealing destination for guesses from all walks of life, from every corner …show more content…
Indulging in these parties, people were fulfilled with ecstatic feelings generated by the classic, elegant grooves of jazz. Gentlemen appeared at these parties in expensive, noble suits with indispensable accessories like fedora, trilby or patterned necktie. Meanwhile, ladies often chose glitter flappers- a glamorous symbol of fashion in the 20s. Beside that, dozens of luxurious, sparkling chandeliers with thousands of balloons, paper flamingoes were hung on the ceiling, on the wall, on the ornamental plants, creating a vivid, lively scenery as well as making the palatial mansion look like a giant Christmas tree. When the night came, the darkness arrived, the castle was brightened by thousand of tiny, shining light bulbs. Not only did it look like a giant candle lightened up in the clear, dark sky, more than that, it became a poetic castle for celestial. With the presence of an orchestra as well as Erwing Klipspringer- one of the most famous contemporary composer, who was considered the descendant of Beethoven, people gathered in every corner of the house, in the hallway, around the outside pool, in the living room,...dancing in the hauntingly intense tone of Jazz, eating sumptuous food and drinking the unlimited liquor supplied until they got drunk.
Perhaps, all of the things which can be considered as the most typical factors contributing to the golden age of Jazz were included in Mr.