The Great Gatsby

Style and Technique

«The Great Gatsby» by F. Scott Fitzgerald is characterized by vivid and evocative language that captures the atmosphere of luxury and decadence of the early 20th century. Fitzgerald employs numerous symbols (the green light, the valley of ashes), allegories, and metaphors to enrich the text's meaning and create layers of interpretation. The narrative structure is nonlinear, with events from the characters' pasts interwoven into the present storytelling to expose the American Dream and highlight the tragedy of constant pursuit of illusory happiness. The narrative is occasionally interrupted by reflections and internal monologues of the characters, emphasizing their inner conflicts and motivations.