The Great Gatsby Mood Analysis

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The Roaring 20s have always been seen as radiant and joyful, however, Fitzgerald demonstrates a foreboding tone through its description of Nick’s nightmares and the rooms of Gatsby’s mansion. Fitzgerald creates a foreboding tone by introducing Nick’s need “to warn [Gatsby],” and by predicting that “morning [will] be too late” for him to do so. This helps to express a feeling of dread for the misfortunes of the future. Furthermore, the “inexplicable amount of dust everywhere” in Gatsby’s room elucidates the idea that Gatsby will not be there for much longer. The fact that the room felt as if it “hadn’t been aired for many days” suggests no one has been sleeping in them for a while, implying that something bad is going to happen. Overall, Fitzgerald