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What are the major themes addressed in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby' and how do they reflect the historical context of the 1920s in America?

Answer 1

Angela Thompson

The major themes in ‘The Great Gatsby’ include the American Dream, wealth and class, and the moral decay of society. These themes reflect the 1920s’ Jazz Age, characterized by economic prosperity, social stratification, and a hedonistic pursuit of pleasure, highlighting the era’s moral and social ambiguities.