The Great Gatsby is a story about an eccentric millionaire, Jay Gatsby, as told by Nick Carraway who lives on Long Island. Nick sees that Gatsby lives a luxurious and glamorous life at one of his famous parties.
Scott F. Fitzgerald wrote this novel during the "roaring" 20's when the economy soared and a need for the newest things filled the country. During this novel, Fitzgerald conveys the message that material things aren't everything in life. Rather than showing the world this in a traditional way, F. Scott Fitzgerald writes about material gain and how it can destroy the life of an individual.
Scott F. Fitzgerald wrote this novel during the "roaring" 20's when the economy soared and a need for the newest things filled the country. During this novel, Fitzgerald conveys the message that material things aren't everything in life. Rather than showing the world this in a traditional way, F. Scott Fitzgerald writes about material gain and how it can destroy the life of an individual.