The Revelations and Ideals Brought about By the Great Gatsby
The novel, The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald reveals attitudes, ideas and revelations of the roaring 20s. This novel, centered around the lifestyles of the wealthy, involves a love affair. Jay Gatsby, a rich man who made his money during prohibition, probably bootlegging and organized crime, falls in love with Daisy Buchanan, wife of Tom Buchanan. Tom and Daisy Buchanan also possess great wealth, but they inherited it and it has been in their family for years, where as Gatsby earned all his money. During the course of these affairs, many things go wrong as the people involved in this love triangle go through tribulations and problems. Many symbols appear during the novel, includ