How far is F. Scott Fitzgerald efficient in reflecting the moral corruption in the American Society of Roaring Twenties?

Çetingök, Buğra (2011) How far is F. Scott Fitzgerald efficient in reflecting the moral corruption in the American Society of Roaring Twenties? Other thesis, TED ANKARA COLLEGE FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL.

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Abstract

F. Scott Fitzgerald is one of the artistic authors in American literature who has always inspired young generations ever since he was first published. The very first reason why his masterpieces are so impressive, is his flashing some sections from his real life in his short stories and novels. Furthermore, he is shining at reflecting the characteristics of his period-the glittering Jazz Era, the sophisticated, stylish Roaring Twenties. There are many sections of Fitzgerald’s life, which is very similar to his novel The Great Gatsby. To give some examples, Gatsby falls in love while he is a lieutenant like Fitzgerald and Daisy is keen on a wealthy life, full of luxury just like Zelda who is Fitzgerald’s wife in real life. Nick Carraway has also some similar aspects with Fitzgerald. They both go to Ivy League colleges (Nick goes to Yale and Fitzgerald goes to Princeton.). The real life of the author, embedded in the story, always makes the novel more alluring. That is why I chose The Great Gatsby. This extended essay is mainly an attempt to figure out the social attitudes during twenties and grasp the mood of this enigmatic Jazz Age by enjoying the masterpiece of one of the most transcendent, peerless American authors-F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby. Moral corruption is the main issue that is covered in this essay and the efficiency of Fitzgerald in reflecting the collapse of ethical values is focused on.

Item Type: Thesis (Other)
Additional Information: SUPERVISOR’S NAME: Pınar Sürenkök IB Notu: D
Uncontrolled Keywords: F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby.
Subjects: P Language and Literature > PE English
P Language and Literature > PS American literature
Depositing User: Kamil Çömlekçi
Date Deposited: 23 Jun 2011 06:03
Last Modified: 12 Apr 2019 10:56
URI: http://tedprints.tedankara.k12.tr/id/eprint/162

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