The Great Gatsby: Understanding the Jazz Age
The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is a classic American novel set in the 1920s. Dive into the glamorous world of Jay Gatsby, a mysterious millionaire in pursuit of his lost love, Daisy Buchanan.
Explore themes of decadence, idealism, resistance to change, and excess, creating a portrait of the Jazz Age — a term for the 1920s that Fitzgerald himself coined.
Visit our Jazz Age Guide to learn more about this fascinating period.
Character Overview
- Jay Gatsby: The enigmatic millionaire with a secretive past.
- Daisy Buchanan: The love of Gatsby's life, representing beauty and grace.
- Tom Buchanan: Daisy's husband, reflective of wealth and arrogance.
For a more detailed character analysis, visit our Character Analysis page.