the great gatsby, written by f. scott fitzgerald, is a novel that explores the decadence and excess of the roaring twenties. set in new york, the story follows the wealthy jay gatsby as he tries to win back his former lover, daisy buchanan. the main argument of the novel is that the pursuit of wealth and material possessions ultimately leads to corruption and moral decay. this is exemplified by the characters of gatsby and buchanan, who are both consumed by their desire for wealth and status. gatsby's lavish parties and opulent lifestyle are a facade, masking the illegal activities he engages in to acquire his fortune.
