Parties In The Great Gatsby
The Parties of Great Gatsby
During the 1920’s, many people were making their money off of the stock markets and living their lives to the fullest potential. In The Great Gatsby, money is a huge motivator in the characters’ relationships, motivations, and outcomes. Gatsby shows his wealth by throwing extravagant parties every so often.
These elaborate parties are the reason for Gatsby becoming so famous around New York. They are lavish gatherings to which many people long to be invited. Gatsby's parties are unbelievably glamorous, yet there is an undercurrent of negative images and commentary running through much of the description which suggests the destructive side of wealth. Most of the characters reveal themselves to be highly materialistic
During the 1920’s, many people were making their money off of the stock markets and living their lives to the fullest potential. In The Great Gatsby, money is a huge motivator in the characters’ relationships, motivations, and outcomes. Gatsby shows his wealth by throwing extravagant parties every so often.
These elaborate parties are the reason for Gatsby becoming so famous around New York. They are lavish gatherings to which many people long to be invited. Gatsby's parties are unbelievably glamorous, yet there is an undercurrent of negative images and commentary running through much of the description which suggests the destructive side of wealth. Most of the characters reveal themselves to be highly materialistic