EP011 - The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Show Notes: Welcome to the Page Turner Preview Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the glitz, glamour, and disillusionment of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, one of the most iconic novels exploring the American Dream and its elusive, often corrupting, nature. Join us as we explore: • Gatsby's dream—his obsessive pursuit of wealth and the idealized love he believes will help him recapture the past, symbolized by the ever-distant green light across the bay. • The social commentary at the heart of the novel, which critiques the careless extravagance of the Roaring Twenties, exposing the moral decay beneath the glamour of wealth and privilege. • The tension between old money and new money, as Gatsby’s lavish displays of wealth fail to gain him the acceptance of those born into affluence, like Tom and Daisy Buchanan. • Love, illusion, and disillusionment, as Gatsby’s fantasy of Daisy is shattered by the harsh realities of time, class, and societal expectations. We’ll also look at the role of Nick Carraway, the novel’s narrator, whose evolving perspective reveals the tragedy of Gatsby’s misguided dream and the moral failings of the society he so desperately wants to join. By the end of this episode, you’ll be left with a deeper understanding of why The Great Gatsby remains a timeless exploration of love, ambition, and the unattainable American Dream.

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