How Did History Influence Fitzgerald's Literature

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Historical Effects On Fitzgerald’s Literature
The 1920’s had many names, The Roaring 20's, The Boom, and The Jazz Age, just to name a few. This was a time of speakeasies, mobsters, flappers, and great literary work. One of the most iconic names of 1920’s writing was F. Scott Fitzgerald. He wrote many novels including: The Great Gatsby, Winter Dreams, and The Rich Boy. Society’s historical influence on Fitzgerald and his writing is shown throughout his work.
F. Scott Fitzgerald was born on September 24, 1896. During his life, he became an iconic writer. In 1917 Fitzgerald dropped out of school and joined the army; however, World War One had ended in 1918, before he was deployed. After the war, he moved to New York City. Then, at the age of twenty-four he married his beloved wife Zelda Sayre. [Biography.com Editors] Fitzgerald had become an alcoholic and eventually died of a heart attack at the age of forty-four.
There are many similarities between Winter Dreams, The Great Gatsby, and The Rich Boy, which reflect the Jazz Age. One of the similarities lies in their characterization. The characters include, Winter Dreams’ Dexter and Judy, The Great Gatsby’s Gatsby and Daisy, and The Rich Boy’s Anson and Paula. In each work, the main characters, fall into a …show more content…

It is no surprise that Fitzgerald’s female characters were portrayed as lustful pieces property. Also, historical views about the famous American Dream shine bright through F. Scott Fitzgerald’s work. Dexter and Gatsby both start out with very little money and reputation, but by the end of each composition both Dexter and Gatsby are rich and well known. This perfectly depicts the 1920’s view of the American Dream. The era was famous for making average people into stars. Characterization is not the only aspect of Fitzgerald's writing which incorporates historical social views. History is also portrayed through the settings of many of his

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