Great Gatsby Collage

The Great Gatsby film portrays Fitsgerald's themes of Materialism and lack of integrity through the costumes and actions/ words of the characters.

"She wanted her life shaped now, immediately-- and the decision must be made by some force--of love, of money. of unquestionable practicality--that was close at hand. That force took shape in the middle of spring with the arrival of Tom Buchanan" Pg. 151.

"'You always look so cool,' she repeated. She had told him that she loved him, and Tom Buchanan saw. He was astounded" Pg. 119.

"'He wants her to see his house'... 'I think he half expected her to wander into one of his parties'" Pg. 79.

"Tom's got a woman in New York" Pg. 15.