... has been trumped by social discrimination. The novel takes place throughout the twenties, when society experienced a corruption of values and a decline in spirituality. Critics say that Fitzgerald tells of this corruption in many of his novels, The Great Gatsby included. In order to show this corruption, he uses many symbols to support his cause. In the case of Gatsby, he uses light as a symbol ... to show our society's "movement into darkness." (Sutton 3) Most critics and reviews of the novel agree that the work shows corruption of some sort, whether it be social ... often than not lea...

• Word Count: 2165
• Approx Pages: 9
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• Grade Level: High School

... mass-produced commodities like motorcars and radios. The novel, The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is an exploration of the American Dream, as it existed during a corrupt period in history. The Great Gatsby is a description of the decay of the American Dream and the desire for money and materialism. Fitzgerald accomplishes this through the use of symbols such as the Valley of Ashes, the Green Light, Gatsby's house, and the Eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg. Mid-way between ... West Egg and New York City, the Valley of Ashes lays. It is described as: A fantastic farm ... ...

• Word Count: 1611
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School