Frederick C.
Millett
Perhaps F.
Scott Fitzgerald s greatest work, The Great Gatsby is not only a great story, but an
insight into the flaws of real life during the "Roaring Twenties.
" His book has been
considered by many a symbol for the "Jazz Age," a...
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Frederick C.
Millett
Perhaps F.
Scott Fitzgerald s greatest work, The Great Gatsby is not only a great story, but an
insight into the flaws of real life during the "Roaring Twenties.
" His book has been
considered by many a symbol for the "Jazz Age," a time of extraordinary wealth and promise,
but Fitzgerald s novel is much more than that, presenting the truth behind the twenties and
creating an atmosphere which has earned a permanent place in American literature.
Fitzgerald s novel works on many different levels, giving us unforgettable characters and
events on one, as well as referring to the problems of American wealth and spirituality on
another.
However, what is the main point of the book? And most importantly, what on earth is
that mysterious green light? Those questions, as well as many others will be answered in this
analysis, which will discuss the underlying meaning and symbolism behind The Great
Gatsby.
"I didn t call to him, for he gave a sudden intimation that he was
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