Winter Dreams By F. Scott Fitzgerald: Story Analysis

The Story i choose was 'Winter Dreams' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, It takes places in Minnesota in the 1920's. The main character is named Dexter and he is a caddie for the summer. I think the time period and weather plays a big part of the story. it gives the reader an imagery in their minds and sets the story. the time period also does the same thing. Dexter's start as a caddie has a big impact on his life goals, it eventually leads to his inner conflict to not be ''middle class.''
I think Mr.Fitzgerald made a good choice on writing his characters in a way in which they intertwine into Dexters life. One of the big characters that have a huge impact on his life and leave a big sequence of events is Judy. In the beginning when he first meets
her, it's one of those sequeces that gets set in motion which leads to him quitting his job.
Judy continues to be a big part of his life by playing with his heart, which obiviously makes Dexter very confused. I think Fitzgerald wrote judy in a way to teach Dexter a lesson. Her fickleness also shows his views on women during his time period. Dexter's bretrayal shows what might've been in his life and what path it could've gone. Dexter's eventual downfall is his life long chase for the finer things in life. In which he realizes he's chased something that doesn't matter.