It was written in America during the mid-19205, a time Of moral decadence and feelings Of complacency following the conclusion of the Great War. Scott Fitzgerald “The Great Gatsby” is a text that is reflective of the Period in which it was written, the ‘roaring’ twenties.
Various symbols appear throughout the respective texts that allow the reader to gain insight into character’s personalities and also add value to major themes and ideas in the texts. Scott Fitzgerald uses symbolism heavily in his text “The Great Gatsby”, as does Tennessee Williams in “The Glass Menagerie”. Symbolism is an invaluTABLE literary tool that may be employed by authors or playwrights to aid in the development of characters or to display themes in novels and plays.
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