1. The Great Gatsby - Life in the Jazz Age
Unfortunately, money did define you during the 'Jazz Age' also known as 'The Roaring Twenties' or 'The Gilded Age' which was during the 1920's after the Civil War had ended in 1919. ... Jazz music became fairly popular during this era; it was a fast paced rhythm played almost everywhere especially parties. ... It was able to portray the mood of the generation during this unstable period of history. ... Not only does the Great Gatsby capture the view of women during the Jazz Age but also the commercial growth and society. ... Like in the story, people bega...
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