Introduction The concept of wealth and its pursuit is a recurring theme in life. Amid a generation of rapid change, societal values and aspirations are bound to evolve in tandem. F. Scott Fitzgerald, in The Great Gatsby, best reinforces this notion by reiterating historical and cultural references. When applying a historical/cultural lens, these references are identified to reveal deeper insights into societal values or aspirations of the time. Specifically, Fitzgerald influences the reader by integrating language features, stylistic features and conventions. Concurrently, he signifies the relevance of key events like The American Dream, The Roaring Twenties, and 1920 Post-War America in the story.
