There are many themes implemented in The Great Gatsby that Fitzgerald uses as a technique to juxtapose two contrasting topics. During this period of the Roaring Twenties, business and the economy were booming, however there was still a hint of urban corruption and the gap between rich and poor became greater. Through the technique of juxtaposition, Fitzgerald paints a detailed picture of 1920s society and its cultural clashes. By comparing the characters who lived in East Egg and West Egg, Fitzgerald highlights the contrast between morality and corruption in 1920s society. Furthermore, his contrasting descriptions of Tom and Daisy's home in the Valley of Ashes offer a juxtaposition of rich and poor. East and West Egg are two opposite sides of Long Island. The East Egg is where old-timers reside, such as Daisy and Tom, who inherited their wealth from the aristocracy. However, The West Egg is the home of the nouveau riche or the new money. This is where Gatsby and Nick reside, having amassed great wealth on their own. Fitzgerald...