The
rhythm and style in are dictated by , the novels narrator. Nick Carraway
is new to the both the East Coast and West Egg, moving there following the war as he tries to
break into a career in the bond market.
The reader sees the , their actions,
and New York City through the eyes of Carraway, a native Midwesterner. Carraway implements a
lyrical and aesthetically pleasing rhythm to his writing style, which mirrors his perception of
the Roaring Twenties. The Roaring Twenties was a period of economic prosperity and cultural edge
which followed Americas involvement in World War I. This materialist period put an emphasis on
decadence and social standing while showing a lack of regard for humanity, as evidenced by the
constant infidelity and lack of remorse following death. Throughout the narrative, the
characters seem more concerned with partying and displaying their wealth than living moral
lives.
Carraway comments ons voice, which...
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