Consumerism, excessive material wealth, and cynicism is portrayed in The Great Gatsby through the obsession with material purchases, the enormous homes on long island, extravagant cars, and lavish parties. ... The desire to outwardly portray wealth and climb the social ladder no matter what it takes is a reoccurring theme in the 1920's and is further portrayed by the over-the-top parties Gatsby throws at his mansion on long island. ... The lavish parties, jazz music, and nightclub culture shown in The Great Gatsby, by the magnificent parties hosted by Jay Gatsby, perpetuate the corruption...

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