Gatsby's Roaring 20s

An aspect that really stood out to me within The Great Gatsby was the unusual pace. I felt like Fitzgerald did an outstanding job in capturing the fast paced hustle and bustle of the 1920s. With the parties and care free atmosphere, it was easy to be consumed by the aroma of the era and truly feel as if you were a bystander. Also, I felt like the shorter length of the book may have had a contribution to the pace and aspect of the story. In some ways I feel like the consequence-concerning his lose of Daisy- and materialistic aspect of Gatsby was an example of a common aspect. Fitzgerald made it seem like all people were consumed, and Gatsby's story served as a slightly unusual example, paired with a romantic love affair. But, overall i genuinely felt the Roaring Twenties were truly illuminated throughout many aspects of the novel.