📘 The Great Gatsby: Themes & Characters
Written by F. Scott Fitzgerald in 1925, The Great Gatsby is a brilliant critique of the American Dream in the roaring twenties.
Major Themes Explained:
- The Decay of the American Dream: Gatsby’s quest for wealth to win Daisy’s love highlights how spiritual values have been replaced by materialism.
- Class Divisions: The clash between “old money” (East Egg) and “new money” (West Egg) represents rigid social barriers.