Examples Of Modernism In The Great Gatsby
Modernism takes place near the early 20th century and is the celebration of inner
strength. It is a world where god is not in control and man's own destiny is defined by
itself. Social and political views are strong and truth relies in science and the views of
the people. I believe The Great Gatsby falls into modernism for many different reasons.
The book displays many instances of social platforms, materialism, 20th century
struggles, increases in wealth and city life as well as taking place after world war one.
Social classes are evident in The Great Gatsby. The characters are all seen as
high class because of their wealth. Tom and Daisy are rich and have money to their
name, because of this, even though Nick isn't necessarily …show more content…
This is one of the reasons why
many people find Gatsby to be as alluring and engaging as he is. One example is
Daisy, she is a woman of money, a “golden girl” as stated by Nick. She is somebody
who is after the affluent and wealthy lifestyle of those at the pinnacle of social hierarchy.
Daisy believes that “rich girls don't marry poor boys”.However, despite being with Tom,
she finds herself continuously going back to Gatsby. This challenges the viewer to ask
themselves, does Daisy really love Gatsby with his background aside, or is she only
after his wealth?
Another aspect of Modernism is self conflict, problems are created by the person
itself by the actions of themselves. Daisy and Gatsby’s relationship is a great example
of self conflict. The relationship of these two characters is a love affair which causes
many problems not only within the characters themselves, but also the characters
around them. These issues aren't the work of a god or higher being they are the caused
by the actions of the characters in the novel. It is assumed Daisy holds a huge …show more content…
He also has a very lavish
lifestyle and although him and Daisy are seen as a power couple, Tom has discrete
affairs that Daisy is well aware of. This makes the reader question; why doesn't Daisy
leave Tom to go after Gatsby? During that age divorce is something severely frowned
upon. Divorce would have forced Daisy’s social worth to plummet and because of this it
was safer for her to avoid it at all costs.
Towards the end of the book Modernism plays into the novel by depicting
materialism and Injustice. Myrtle, a lower class woman who yearns for a wealthy
lifestyle is put to death by an expensive car meant for the wealthy. This is irony and
materialism at its finest, her desire for lavish material and lifestyle is what causes her
own death at the end. Myrtle's death also leads to many theories and questions about
whether the crime was an accident or if Daisy really meant to kill her. Was it really an
accident or was Daisy more than willing to murder Myrtle and put the blame on her
former lover? Daisy swerves to the side when Myrtle first approaches the road, but once
she begins to call out Tom’s name the car is driven back eventually hitting her.
strength. It is a world where god is not in control and man's own destiny is defined by
itself. Social and political views are strong and truth relies in science and the views of
the people. I believe The Great Gatsby falls into modernism for many different reasons.
The book displays many instances of social platforms, materialism, 20th century
struggles, increases in wealth and city life as well as taking place after world war one.
Social classes are evident in The Great Gatsby. The characters are all seen as
high class because of their wealth. Tom and Daisy are rich and have money to their
name, because of this, even though Nick isn't necessarily …show more content…
This is one of the reasons why
many people find Gatsby to be as alluring and engaging as he is. One example is
Daisy, she is a woman of money, a “golden girl” as stated by Nick. She is somebody
who is after the affluent and wealthy lifestyle of those at the pinnacle of social hierarchy.
Daisy believes that “rich girls don't marry poor boys”.However, despite being with Tom,
she finds herself continuously going back to Gatsby. This challenges the viewer to ask
themselves, does Daisy really love Gatsby with his background aside, or is she only
after his wealth?
Another aspect of Modernism is self conflict, problems are created by the person
itself by the actions of themselves. Daisy and Gatsby’s relationship is a great example
of self conflict. The relationship of these two characters is a love affair which causes
many problems not only within the characters themselves, but also the characters
around them. These issues aren't the work of a god or higher being they are the caused
by the actions of the characters in the novel. It is assumed Daisy holds a huge …show more content…
He also has a very lavish
lifestyle and although him and Daisy are seen as a power couple, Tom has discrete
affairs that Daisy is well aware of. This makes the reader question; why doesn't Daisy
leave Tom to go after Gatsby? During that age divorce is something severely frowned
upon. Divorce would have forced Daisy’s social worth to plummet and because of this it
was safer for her to avoid it at all costs.
Towards the end of the book Modernism plays into the novel by depicting
materialism and Injustice. Myrtle, a lower class woman who yearns for a wealthy
lifestyle is put to death by an expensive car meant for the wealthy. This is irony and
materialism at its finest, her desire for lavish material and lifestyle is what causes her
own death at the end. Myrtle's death also leads to many theories and questions about
whether the crime was an accident or if Daisy really meant to kill her. Was it really an
accident or was Daisy more than willing to murder Myrtle and put the blame on her
former lover? Daisy swerves to the side when Myrtle first approaches the road, but once
she begins to call out Tom’s name the car is driven back eventually hitting her.