Values and Morals of the 1920s as Reflected by the Great Gatsby

At a glance some would say that the 1920s were one of the most radical times in the history of America. Sure, the late 60s were too but the 20s had the largest jump in trends, Values and Morals. It was now transportation age people were not confined to their homes and could now go out and socialize. This increase in mobility and the women's rights movement helped too increase social stimulus and decrease moral values. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald was a perfect example of the lifestyles and values of people in the early 20s.
The Great Gatsby very ingeniously viewed the social an…