Women thought alcohol made men more violent, but other disagreements and bootlegging skyrocketed. “She’s the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool” (Fitzgerald 116-118). Tj Eckleburg's eyes are an important symbol in the book. Important because it symbolized America losing its value and the eyes are gods that look down on people. “Symbolize an implacable divinity” (Rodgers). Many characters refer to the eyes as God when it comes to their values. “Watchful Vigil” (Fitzgerald). Tj Eckleburg's eyes reveal that people care more about money and material things than their values ​​and morals. “False gods, turn into ashes” (Bruccoli). Ashes are like ashes that tend to be “desolate” and “grotesque” (Fitzgerald). The Great Gatsby reflects Fitzgerald's life. The characters did not stay true to their values ​​and morals because money had a great effect on them. F Scott Fitzgerald The Great Gatsby shows the parallels between Fitzgerald's life and modernism. "There are all kinds of love in this world, but never the same love twice. (F.Scott