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Essay / Analysis of Ideal Love by Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Scott Fitzgerald's writings were influenced by the materialist era where there was a loss of morality and God due to the destruction that took place place during the First World War, these ideas are reflected in the novel. “The beads were around his neck and the incident was over.” Daisy's actions prove immoral as she lets go of the letters sent by her lover and instead accepts the pearls sent by the wealthy Tom. The acceptance of the pearls symbolically represents the immorality and corruption of the Jazz Age, as Daisy shows that materialistic values such as wealth and class are more important to her than anything else. The lack of morality is accompanied by the lack of commitment shown through the "Tell him you never loved him" "I love you now, isn't that enough?" » Through the dialogue between Gatsby and Daisy, we perceive the lack of commitment in the Jazz Age, it also demonstrates the inability to recognize true and pure love in its eternal form, manifested through Daisy's rejection . The TJ Eckleburg ad is symbolically depicted as God by George Wilson and is illustrated with the quote "God knows what you have done". Characteristics of the Jazz Age are reflected in the absence of God throughout the novel. Rather, God is replaced by money-making advertising to emphasize the commercial values of the world. Thus, throughout the novel, the impact of the Jazz Age is seen as it brings