“Roaring Twenties” or the “Jazz Age”. This decade of mass change, brought about by World War I, launched the United States into the Modern Era. The changes of this decade were a result of individuals trying new things which had never been done before. People left their comfort zones, experimenting with new roles and ideas. Some of these changes included the boom in the average person’s wealth, the change of the role and personality of women, prohibition, and the rise of consumerism in society. These changes
In this novel we are introduced to the Nick, the narrator, and Gatsby, the “nouveau riche” product of the American dream. Contrarily to most rich and prestigious families Gatsby rose from nothing and was portrayed as a very determined, manipulative but most importantly hopeful person with a clear dream imprinted in his mind. His relentless pursuit and confidence are ultimately the catalysts to Nicks Idolisation