Masculinity In The Great Gatsby

The 1920s was nicknamed the “Roaring Twenties” because every action had a voice. Every event or amendment was supported by some type of individual or group. Certain individuals made opportunity for American citizens, such as Henry Ford. Because of business leaders like him, Americans once confined to their city of work, can now live miles away. This era was full of trial and error. Trial and error can be supported by the fact that a new amendment repealed a past amendment. America was shaped politically by Congress, stereotypes, and mass production. The 1920s wouldn’t be the same without the leading automobile industry, “New Women”, and the Eighteenth Amendment.

The 1920’s better known as the roaring twenties was a period of dramatic social, and political change. Throughout history the roaring twenties was the first time most Americans lived in cities than farms. After the years of World War I this was a period where America and the public wanted to separate themselves from other parts of the world, foreign countries .

Why do some people think that all men are the same? Just because some guys aren’t faithful and considerate doesn’t mean they’re all that way. F. Scott Fitzgerald does a great way of explaining this in the 1925 love novel, The Great Gatsby. The wives of two men in this book will become the reason why the men are the way that they are. These men are George Wilson and Tom Buchanan. Tom is married to Daisy Buchanan but she will go behind his back with Gatsby. Tom will follow with the same actions as Daisy but with George’s wife. George Wilson is married to Myrtle Wilson who will go behind his back with Tom Buchanan. George will remain a good man to his wife throughout the book. These two men are clearly very different. Fitzgerald is explaining the two sides of man by showing the difference between faithful and unfaithful and the different ways that the nature of man expresses anger.

If you looked up the phrase “toxic masculinity” in the dictionary, you’d find a picture of Tom Buchanan next to the definition. Toxic masculinity is when a man feels the need to exert dominance over everyone around him. In The Great Gatsby, Tom Buchanan is the stereotypical, one-dimensional character who is the domineering man that’s always in the way. Tom Buchanan feels the need to constantly remind himself and others of his dominance. This is shown from the way that he holds himself, to the way he shows his wealth, to his expression of sexism and racism.

The Roaring Twenties were a time of wild enjoyment, loud music and booming economy. In 1920, for the first time in American history, more

The Roaring 20’s was a time of political change, prohibition, and the movement of people from farms to cities. All of this happened very fast and it was a time of great change for the developing United States.

The Roaring Twenties was a new time for everyone. People were living in cities instead on farms and businesses were becoming more prosperous than ever. Things were getting better for everyone. The 1920s finally allowed people to believe it was okay to push the limits, to take risks and think outside the box. The economy was flourishing new and art and technology was being invented. The Roaring Twenties was a prosperous time for both the people and the economy. New advancements were made that help shape the economy that we now have today.

"The Roaring Twenties was the period of that Great American Prosperity which was built on shaky foundations." as J. Paul Getty would say. For the first time, more people lived in the city than on farms. The economy was booming. So what makes the twenties so roaring? The Roaring Twenties were the start of many important industries we have today, including automotive, radio, and fashion.

Introduction: (General, background info on Roaring Twenties and Great Depression, 4-6 sent.) It was a period of political and economic change in 1920s. Not only the people received freedoms during the jazz age, but there was also an increase rate of technology and the birth of mass culture. Both caused an uproar due to extra money they can spend for automobiles and consumer goods.

The roaring twenties also known as the Jazz Age, The Age of Wonderful Nonsense, and The Age of Intolerance was an era that marked the beginning of modern America. It was a period of change for everyone, but was it only for good? Although the United States gained political and social welfare The Roaring Twenties brought more conflict rather than celebration.

The 1920’s are referred to as the roaring twenties because so many major changes were occurring and society was quickly advancing. America was controlling most of the foreign investment by this time and was producing the majority of cars being produced. Also workers salary’s rose. The rise in salaries made it possible for half of the American population to own a car. Also entertainment was changing significantly. Due to the rise in salaries people were able to purchase radios, attend movies or sporting event. The music being produced changed as well, Jazz became a very popular genre of music. Appliances in home also helped to make living more efficient. For example, laundry machines were created so people did not have to wash laundry by hand

“There are only the pursued, the pursuing, the busy and the tired.” (F. Scott Fitzgerald. The Great Gatsby). This is a famous quote from Fitzgerald because this is what the 1920’s was about.The American Dream was about working hard for what you want and this quotes sums it up. Everybody in the 1920’s worked hard for what they had and wanted. The 1920’s was a time to remember. The 1920’s was known by so many names. For example the Jazz Age, Flappers, the ‘New” Women and so much more. The 1920’s was very vibrant, exciting, and different. Everything was so different from today. Different fads, music, movies etc. Many people may say that the 1920’s was a very unpleasant time because of things like the Klu Klux Klan, the Great Depression, and Prohibition. But so many positive things happened in the 1920’s which made it a positive time. The time period of the 1920’s was a positive time in American history because The Harlem Renaissance, The Golden Age, and inventions.

In North America, it is frequently referred to the "Roaring Twenties" or the "Jazz Age." In Europe, the period was sometimes called the "Golden Age Twenties." There was an economic boom following World War 1. There was also economic prosperity experienced by many countries during this age. The 1920s saw foreign oil companies begin operations throughout South America. It was also characterized by the rise of radical political movements. The roaring twenties brought about several novel and highly visible social and cultural trends. The era saw the large-scale adoption of automobiles, telephones, motion picture and etc. In many Western Countries women gained the right to vote.

In The Great Gatsby, Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald portrays multiple themes. Themes such as greed, power, corruption, and the idea of an American Dream. The most well conveyed themes are the ideas of betrayal and the power struggle among Gatsby and Tom. Throughout the entire book Fitzgerald puts the 1920’s into perspective very well. He does this by laying out amazing imagery in each individual chapter. From the dismal image of the Valley of Ashes to the astonishing views from Tom and Gatsby’s house, it’s almost like you can see New York in the 1920’s. Fitzgerald carefully splits his character groups apart as well. He groups the rich in a category, but splits the rich up into two groups, “Old Money” and “New Money” people. Old Money people were born into their riches and are generally arrogant. New Money people earned their wealth and keep working, even if they have gained a lot of money. He also splits people according to their morals and principles. Tom, Daisy, Myrtle, and George Wilson are all a part of the category based on not having good ethics. Gatsby and Nick are a part of the group with great manners and morals.

The 1920s; more commonly known as the ‘roaring twenties’ were a time of fast paced life, and prosperity for most Americans. Many more people and families were living in cities, and more urban areas rather than rural. For the first time, the roles of men and women were more equal than ever before in the household, as well as the work force. The economic prosperity in families gave more time to sit back and take advantage of the new technologies, and media in the period. Individuals had more leisure time and the opportunity to explore their own interests in books, music, movies, sports, fashion and current events. Despite the positive aspects of this age, there were hostilities, and tensions throughout society that were omitted. It may seem like a time of flawless prosperity, but the era was unsteady at the second rise of the Ku Klux Klan, nativism, fundamentalism, prohibition, and Sacco and Venzetti. These examples are all contributors to the social conflicts in the 1920s, which left a lasting impression in the future, along with the downfall of society.