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What are the main themes explored in 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, and how do they reflect the societal values of the 1920s?

Answer 1

Michelle Mcgee

The main themes in ‘The Great Gatsby’ include the American Dream, wealth and class, love and relationships, and the moral decay of society. These themes reflect the 1920s’ societal values of materialism, the pursuit of pleasure, and the disillusionment with the American Dream, highlighting the era’s moral and social decline.