The Great Gatsby By F. Scott Fitzgerald - 3975 Words

The Great Gatsby– RRS Title: The Great Gatsby Publication Date: 1925 Author: F.Scott Fitzgerald Nationality: American Author’s Birth/Death Date: September 24, 1896 – December 21, 1940 Distinguishing Traits of Author: American novelist and short-story writer F. Scott Fitzgerald was one of the most famous authors of the Jazz Age and is best known for his novel, The Great Gatsby. Although now considered a classic, The Great Gatsby was initially not a popular success. This contributed to his despair and alcoholism that brought Fitzgerald’s career to a standstill. It was not until his death that The Great Gatsby experienced widespread popularity for its perfect portrayal of the Jazz Age and criticism of materialism, love, and the†¦show more content†¦Gatsby’s mansion subsequently becomes the location of multiple lavish parties. During this time period, wealth took priority over personal values and moral standards and the rich lived extravagant lifestyles. Across the water from Nick and Gatsby is the Buchanan home, located on East Egg. Between New York and Long Island is the Valley of Ashes, a desolate wasteland essentially a dumping ground for modern and industrial waste. The n ovel portrays New York City in the 1920’s as a morally corrupt place where World Series could be fixed, criminal activities occurred, and affairs had. Brief Plot Synopsis: The narrator and protagonist, Nick Carraway, moves from the mid-west to New York to pursue the bond business during the summer of 1922. He rents a modest house in West Egg, a suburb full of the â€Å"new rich,† next to a gigantic Gothic mansion belonging to a millionaire by the name Jay Gatsby. One summer evening, Nick is invited to have dinner with his cousin, Daisy Buchanan, and her wealthy husband, Tom Buchanan, at their house in the East Egg. At the Buchanans’ home, Nick meets Jordan Baker, a professional golfer with whom Nick becomes romantically involved. Nick learns from Jordan that Tom is having an affair and hears about Gatsby and his infamous parties. When he returns home, Nick sees his neighbor Gatsby reaching out towards a green light blinking at the end of a dock on the other side of the shore. Soon after that evening, Nick travels with Tom to New