Political context of The Great Gatsby

America during mid-twenties enjoyed a consummate historical extremity so called the frugal Boom. Consequently, more and more people became wealthy. This resulted in dramatic changes in American social structure as there was a huge addition in the middle classes. Peoples obsession over their wealth had no limits. There was a big idiom on individualism as the Republicans enjoyed widespread support due to their achievements. Perhaps this explains the attitude of the characters in the neat Gatsby.Gatsbys desire for wealth and individualism was certainly boosted by his feelings towards Daisy. Daisy Buchannan who had a high rank in American society even before she got married, could not belong to Gatsbys world and their relationship in the light of this period of American history was seen as irrational. The gaps in American social structure were undoubtedly large, however Republicans mood of individualism allowed an access to higher rank in society. Characters traits such as deter mination, adroitness and hard-work were heavily respect in US during that time. This explains Gatsbys struggle in achieving respected status and wealth. Perhaps, from a political point of view, Gatsby therefore could be seen as a model of a successful American during the Economic Boom.America a great social and economic experiment, noble in motive and far-reaching in purpose.Herbert Hoover (1874 1964) Republican death chair of USAFurthermore, the Americans position during the 1920s made them think that they are infallible. Certainly, this resulted in racism and over fast(a) attitude. For example, Tom says that Civilisations going to pieces referring to The Rise of Colored Empires and defines Americans as the dominant race (chapter I). This boundless confidence spread into opposite countries and the term of an American Dream (that is a dream of a total achievement of wealth) became more and more popular.Ironically, Americas Economic Boom was a direct consequence of the Firs t World War when they isolated themselves and achieved a great bear on of widespread wealth at the cost of the other suffering countries. In fact, the Economic Boom was mostly a result of a well-developed trade of military supplies with countries involved in war.Similarly, The Valley of Ashes (a fantastic rise where ashes grow like wheat Chapter II) can be seen as the symbol of Americans abusing of the lower social classes as the wealthy businessmen dump their ashes on the land belonging to lower ranks. Perhaps in this sense, Fitzgerald hints at his contempt of a Republican idea and despises the order in USA during that time.Therefore the ill-thought through American idea of desire for money descended from the Economic Boom in 1920s. Having said this, we are not surprised when Gatsby describes Daisys translator as full of money. Wealth and competitiveness was considered as the norm because in early 20th coke America such values had been seen as essential to twist a politically correct American. To become politically correct one tended, or maybe preferred, to become blind to human suffering. It is best set forth by Nick that Tom and Daisy smashed up creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness. Indeed, in this way, Tom and Daisy have managed to brutally achieve their American Dream.