Everyone has certain values or a certain goal. The values and goals of people in 2014 vary from those in the 1920's. Today's goals and values could include passing a drivers test, going to college, or becoming a doctor. What about for those who lived in the 1920's? In F. Scott Fitzgerald's book The Great Gatsby, some of the goals and values from the 1920's are introduced. The values of the people was to party, rather then to practice religion. The goals of certain women was to marry a rich man, and be dependent on him. Because of how high marriage goals and values were, affairs were not common but still happened. F. Scott Fitzgerald introduced the goals and values of people living in the 1920's. For the characters of The Great Gatsby, partying was a way of life. The partying lifestyle defines the theme of this book by what the priorities of the people are. For starters, most of the characters priorities are to go to a party rather then going to church. Parties lasted until very early mornings, so who has enough energy to wake up a couple hours later for church? Secondly, religion was only used when it was needed. For example, when someone was going through a tough time they'd go to church or talk to a priest. This only happened in a time of need. Fitzgerald …show more content…
What if an affair comes into the middle of it? In the time period that F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote this book, affairs were not common at all. The theme of this book is defined by the lifestyle of those who are desirable. Being desired can cause people to do crazy things, like having an affair. There are some whom are good at keeping affairs a secret. Then, there are the characters from The Great Gatsby who practically announce it to everyone. Fitzgerald notes "'Tom's got some woman in New York. . . She might have the decency not to telephone him at dinner-time. Don't you think?'"(20). Being desirable can lead to a lifestyle full of sneaking