Fitzgerald has described the 1920's as 'no more than a short outbreak of moral indignation.' In light of this statement, explore how Toni Morrison in 'Jazz' and F Scott Fitzgerald with 'The Great Gatsby' were inspired by the moral demise of a nation.

Within the novels Jazz by Toni Morrison and The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald, the flaws and moral traits of human nature are intrinsic to the message and prophetic teachings underlining both literary texts. With both authors using the 1920’s; an era made so prolific for its infamous decline in to social disorder and unscrupulous behaviour, despite their differing perspectives and narrative stances, a moral message bridges across both texts to speak to a myriad of audiences with past and contemporary relevance. Morrison utilises a lower class ethnic minority couple held in communal disdain whilst Fitzgerald depicts the tales of a bourgeoisie upper class society to illustrate the presence of prejudice, division and inequality found within an era where the human race spiralled in to indulge fuelled furore. 

AE
Answered by Aimee E. English tutor

1930 Views

See similar English A Level tutors

Related English A Level answers

All answers ▸

How do I answer a word choice question in close reading or comprehension?


How to write a powerful introduction in a literature essay


How does Wilde use language and imagery to set the scene in the first two paragraphs of Chapter One of 'The Picture of Dorian Gray?'


how are audio and lighting effects important in a Streetcar named Desire?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2025 by IXL Learning