Conformity In The Great Gatsby

The American Dream has always been the unattainable idea of a perfect life, often causing disorder when it is not realized. In response to society’s unrealistically high standards, and the human desire to be accepted, people shape their existences to fit within the quixotic ideals of society. The ubiquity of this conformity is demonstrated by its omnipresence as a theme in American literature. The Great Gatsby and Tender is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald, along with Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, demonstrate how these perspectives of social mores are centered on the prevalence of the unrealistic views of normality. The Great Gatsby, Tender is the Night, and

-Significant Quotations: 1.) “He had one of those rare smiles with a quality of eternal reassurance … seemed to face, the whole external world for an instant and then concentrated on you with an irresistible prejudice in your favor… believed in you as you would like to believe in yourself” (Fitzgerald 48). The primary importance of this statement from an outsider’s point of view is to understand the social persona/perception and charisma of Gatsby, as well as that of many socialites within the novel. Regarding such, the weight of his importance as a person (not narratively) would make one feel chosen or temporarily significant, and that this reassurance could be reflected unto oneself; however, Nick comments on how this only appears to be the case, as he determines that this demeanour is likely to appease a conversation and that Gatsby is simply performing his role, a veneer common amongst those placed in that position and possible from the gossip he has heard. Furthermore, despite the purpose/general effect of the smile to be that it makes one cheered or encouraged, Nick appears to avoid this entirely, which can be factored into by considering his lower view of himself later in the novel/his self-doubt, thus describing that this lifestyle/Gatsby himself could only have such an effect on someone seeking optimism already, somewhat of an implication of Gatsby’s more disastrous activities and also subtly shares the belief of one’s own self-optimism and confidence that allows

In the period of the 1920s, a certain status of wealth was difficult to achieve. Two consisting societal classes were of those with wealth from prior generations, and who worked to earn it themselves. Tom, Daisy, and Nick, who represented the old money society did not have to work hard, unlike Gatsby, which he represented the new money and they had money to work and earn for. People like Gatsby, who gained their wealth on their own often fought for the approval from the upper class who inherited their wealth. Rather than having new money and old money, people who tried to achieve the American Dream and ended up in failure usually they end up like George and Myrtle Wilson In The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, creates the notion that social norms in the upper class depict the idea that being apart of it was impossible unless they were born in it which Daisy expressed through Gatsby’s rejection, because of the corrupt way in which he gained his wealth, making his American Dream unattainable.

Conformity, it’s something everyone deals with, even if they do not realize it. Although, what happens when conformity takes control over everything? What if the world was stripped of individuality, no citizen has any rights to hold on to, while not being able to think for one’s self. That is an image what it would be like if everyone in the world were to conform to a restricting society. Just think of all of the advances in technology the human race has come up with in the last ten years alone. None of that would have been possible in a society where no one can go above another person's IQ level. This is the world the characters in Ayn Rand’s novella Anthem live in. The reasons that total conformity is dangerous is because individuality is not possible, no family history, and advancement would not be possible.

In the period of the 1920’s, there was a certain status of wealth that was difficult to achieve. There were two societal classes consisting of those with wealth from prior generations, and those who worked to earn it themselves. Tom, Daisy, and Nick, who represented the old money society did not have to work hard, unlike Gatsby which he represented the new money and they had to work to earn money. People like Gatsby, who gained their wealth on their own often fought for the approval from the upper class who inherited their wealth. Rather than having new money and old money, people who tried achieving the American Dream and ended up in failure usually they end up like George and Myrtle Wilson In The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the notion that social norms in the upper class depict the idea that being apart of it was impossible unless they were born in it was expressed through Daisy’s rejection of Gatsby because of the corrupt way in which he gained his wealth, making his American Dream unattainable.

In section 1 the urgent part is when nick sees Mr. Jay Gatsby. He additionally meets Jordan, which is who he has associated with.

After World War II during the 1950’s, the economy boomed leading to the idealization of a middle-class lifestyle of stability, certainty and wealth. Everyone in the middle class led analogous lifestyles. As disconcerting as this appears, compared to the poverty that Americans went through in the Great Depression, living in the culture of conformity was like child's play. There were nuclear families and parents pushed their kids to become well educated, get married, have a copious number of kids and buy an expensive car. Looking at adolescents, there was the emergence of teen movies, adult apprehension and rock and roll.

I believe this part most closely resembles New York’s cutthroat culture today. Gatsby and Daisy had been driving and Daisy had killed Myrtle Wilson, however, rather than taking the blame she lets Gatsby fall for it. This is seen all the time, especially in politics in our world today. People would do anything to make themselves seem innocent, or the least guilty. In this past primary, both Democrats and Republicans played the same game of “Every man for himself”. Hillary and Bernie, Trump and Cruz and Rubio, all did the same thing Daisy did. When they did something wrong, they immediately look to spread the blame, whether it be on friends or family. This cultural attitude is East Egg is so contagious that even Tom Buchanan does the same thing,

Picture this! Everyone you have ever seen working together for a common goal with no conflict, everyone pulling their weight having a role and fulfilling it to the best of their ability and all people following the rules, seems pretty good, right? Well, all these features are ones that come from a conformist society. A conformist society is when everyone complies with standards, rules and laws, whereas individualistic cultures are oriented around the self, being independent instead of identifying with a group mentality. Conformity unifies a society while individualism weakens it as all people in a conformist society have a common goal rather than everyone obtaining their own goal.

Conforming in the real life can change the perspective how people see the way they live and change the matter of who they are. Yet, they do that in a good way because then they find what they really want to be and have goal to accomplish. In addition, being an individual is like letting out the true feelings you have for someone. In other words, doing what you feel and is going on your mind for yourself. I feel that people should balance both because they can learn from what they are observing when they are following someone else's footsteps or doing

Pauline Hopkins in Contending Forces made a statement, in which it said “And after all, our surroundings influence our lives and characters as much as fate, destiny or any supernatural agency.” Culturally, many movements have affected the lives of people of all colors, ages, and walks of life; specifically, conformity. As defined by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, conformity is “behavior that is the same as the behavior of most other people in a society, group, etc.” In Cat’s Eye by Margaret Atwood, the protagonist, Elaine Risley spent her childhood in fear of the disdain that comes with not complying with the social-norm, performing every request asked of her by her so-called comrades, and remains scarred by this experience in her middle age. Elaine’s subservience to her expectations eventually led to her demise, as does outside of the literary world.

Why is affluence so significant? It was not always this way. For hunter-gatherer and agricultural societies, personal properties were insignificant or even disadvantageous unless it was food. For the sake of development and standards of life, this had to change. As wealth gained in value, people also lived better, longer lives, but at a certain point, it began to manipulate the society around it. Some may argue that this occurred around the 1920’s in America. The changes of this time were monumental. People were moving to cities in large numbers, the party lifestyle was adopted by men and women alike due to dramatic social change, and the economy was booming, they were not called “the roaring 20’s” for nothing. The large economy enabled people to gain more wealth than ever. A multitude of people, primarily in older generations, did not encourage this lifestyle, finding it fake, licentious, flashy, and unchristian. This disapproval of change is apparent in The Great Gatsby due to Nick’s distaste for the frivolous and gaudy lifestyles of the East and West Eggers and Gatsby in particular. This distaste, also conveyed heavily by the author, is most significantly formed around the iniquitous value of money and adultery. Ergo, In the novel The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald suggests that Modern America has become irrationally focused upon immorality and wealth rather than the true American values of hard work and faith, which is demonstrated through the motif of the colour

Gatsby Analytical Essay The author for the successful book known The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald presents many themes in his novel. One of the themes is Society and Class. The theme is developed throughout the book by his use of the motif of Parties, mostly happening over at Gatsby’s house. The motif of parties compares Gatsby parties.

The Great Gatsby, a film released in 1974, based off a novel written by F. Scott Fitzgerald tells the tragic story of a mysterious man named Jay Gatsby. The movie takes place in America after World War I and allows viewers to observe the social effect of the post-war’s economic growth. In the film, there are several examples of social stratification, symbolic interactionism, labeling theory, gender norms, and the butterfly effect from the characters’ diverse backgrounds and actions.

Society and Class in the Great Gatsby F Scott. Fitzgerald introduces many themes in this novel, The Great Gatsby. Society and Class; being one of the themes throughout the book. Society and Class shows the division of social class you’re positioned in. Fitzgerald wanted to convey in the 1920’s, people “used” one another, and didn’t love the relationship between one another, but only cared what the other person would be able to present rather than he or she actually was.