The Great Gatsby is told through narration by Nick Carraway, a man who lives in the shaddow of a towering mansion. Its sole inhabitant is Jay Gatsby, who has long since learned the painful story of yearning for love and the havoc that wealth and status can reap. Considered F. Scott Fitzgerald's greatest work, the novel captures the values of the roaring 1920's: parties power, money, and excess. Its characters and their sories form a time capsule unearthed after 80 years.
The major themes in the novel, like greed, betrayal, and the incapturable the American dream are relatable, and the plotline is compelling. Its both candid and and classic, and I thouroughly enjoyed it.
This is a good depiction of the novel and the messages that accompany it. But, you should describe more what you thought about the novel, like which part was your favorite, least favorite, etc. I agree that this book overall "captures the values of the roaring 20s" and I like how you listed the themes you noticed in the novel. I too enjoyed this book and thought the plot was attention-grabbing.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this well-thought out synopsis of the novel, and your thoughts on it. Your analysis was very well done, and it conveyed the messages that were in the book. I agree on the fact the novel captured the values of the 1920's, and how people carried themselves during the time.
ReplyDeleteI also enjoyed the book, and its ability to keep an interesting plot without getting stale.