Introduction to F. Scott Fitzgerald and The Great Gatsby

The 1920s were a defining decade for America, marked by cultural shifts and the rise of consumerism and celebrity. F. Scott Fitzgerald and his wife Zelda became icons of the Jazz Age, but despite his success, Fitzgerald's masterpiece, 'The Great Gatsby,' initially flopped. The decade ended with tragedy, paralleling the stock market crash of 1929, as Fitzgerald's life mirrored the societal critiques in his work.

What were some characteristics of America in the 1920s?

In what ways did the consumer culture of the 1920s impact society?

How did F. Scott Fitzgerald and his wife Zelda embody the spirit of the Jazz Age?

What was the public's initial reaction to 'The Great Gatsby'?

What events contributed to the downfall of the Fitzgeralds?