Non Traditional Values In The Great Gatsby

Consistent non-traditional practices will cause your downfall. This ties in with the idea of Modernism in the 3 literature pieces: The Death of a Salesman, A Streetcar Named Desire, and The Great Gatsby. In all these pieces, non–traditional practices cause fallout between several characters. The Modernist theme, the critique of traditional values in a culture, results in the downfall of the marriages between characters in The Death of a Salesman, A Streetcar Named Desire, and The Great Gatsby. The theme, the critique of traditional values, is shown in different ways throughout The Death of a Salesman. This theme shows how new society norms conflict with traditional ideals and their effect on humanity. The theme is present within Willy and Linda's

Basing a relationship on physical intimacy and pleasure will cause a relationship to be unstable and ultimately fail. It is untraditional to not have any real love in your marriage. It is also untraditional to not have any respect. In the play, Stanley does not show Stella respect, as seen in a traditional relationship. Eunice says, “You can’t beat on a woman an’ then call ‘er back! She won't come!” This is a quote that shows the respect and responsibility part of a marriage. Stanley does not have enough respect for Stella to keep himself from physically hurting her. He doesn't have enough responsibility to keep himself sober to refrain from doing these acts either. The scene where Stanley yells and begs for Stella to come back down to him from the balcony, and when she refuses, shows just how non-traditional marriages can be. This is what really shows how non-traditional values lead to an unstable marriage. Traditional values being critiqued are also evident within the novel The Great

On top of this, it also shows how Tom knows this and provides her with what she wants to fulfill her desires and marry him. It is untraditional to be married to someone while not being in love with them or using them for your personal desire for wealth. This critique is further shown right before the wedding. Daisy is having second thoughts on the wedding as she thinks of who she is really in love with, Gatsby. Daisy takes off her pearls and says, “Take ‘em downstairs and give ‘em back to who they belong to. Tell ‘em Daisy's change’ her mine.” This quote is important as it shows how Daisy knows it is not traditional to marry Tom for his money, but still goes through with it. She says this quote while thinking of Gatsby, a true traditional relationship, and holding onto his letter of their past. This marriage is flawed from the beginning, as Tom has affairs and Daisy only cares for money and material things. Daisy decides to stay with Tom in the end and this is unsatisfactory for