The roaring twenties were interpreted in a way through the story of Nick Carraway. He grew up in the big city but it’s ironic how he does not like it and that the morals are unrefined. His personality and morals have been passed down from his family before him. All of them lived a life with high morals, so Nick moves Minnesota to get away from all the uncivilized bustle of the cities. Soon after moving Nick soon realizes that Minnesota is no different than the cities.
The Irony in Nick’s house is obvious. His high morals and almost high but innocent standards contrast with his rugged and low grade house. His new friends, on the other hand, have giant fabulous mansions that do not compare with Nick’s. Nick’s friend Gatsby has many morals and has the same expectations as Nick. Gatsby has an attraction to this mysterious green light but the symbolism involved with it may come later in the book. Nick realizes that the different social classes involved with the cities are so different and stressful that it overwhelms Nick. The difference between the west egg and the east egg are so great they cause controversy and arguments. (Calling the two side’s eggs was different to me.) Gatsby helps him out and brings him under his wing.
Meeting the relatives that Nick knew of but did not know about was interesting to read. Tom Buchanam who is married to Daisy who is Nick’s cousin. The people in the twenties had so much money and wealth that they thought they could do anything. Tom told Nick that he was having an affair with a married woman and Daisy did not know about it. Tom wanted Nick to meet her but I don’t think that was really Nick’s thing in getting involved in that.
So to conclude the mysterious green light will probably show up later and represent something with Gatsby. Nick is trying to fit in but so far is sitting back and watching everything unfold in front of him. He does not really know where to go or what side to pick.
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