F. Scott Fitzgerald
Francis Key Scott Fitzgerald was born
on September 24, 1896, in St. Paul,
Minnesota. His name came from his
second cousin three times removed,
Francis Scott Key, who is responsible for
the writing of the Star Spangled Banner.
His father, Edward, was from Maryland.
His mother, Mary, was an wealthy Irish
Immigrant; reflected in his writings.
The Jazz Age
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Francis Key Scott Fitzgerald was an
author during the 1920's; also known as
the Jazz Age or the "Roaring Twenties".
This was a time period characterized by
the overall transition of American
culture; including jazz as the popular
music, flappers, prohibition, organized
crime, and excessive partying.
The Impact of Fitzgerald’s life on
His Writings
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There were many different factors that
contributed to Fitzgerald's writings. WWI
affected his writing. Additionally, the fact
that he is also classified as being one of
the writers of the Lost Generation; being
that he moved to Paris in 1928. While there
he wrote The Great Gatsby.
He also had many personal issues such as
alcoholism, love affairs, depression, and
the mental stability of his wife: considering
her visits in and out of mental institutions.
Historical Evidence Within the
Writing of F. Scott Fitzgerald
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A lot of historical evidence is reflected in the writings of
Fitzgerald; additionally being the factor contributing most
to the popularity of his works.
In The Great Gatsby, for example, there was evidence of
WWI, the flappers, prohibition, and the many other things
that contributed to the "Roaring Twenties".
This Side of Paradise additionally has a great amount of
evidence; considering that it is about a solider of WWI.
Fitzgerald additionally uses many references to society ,at
the time, and the importance of wealth and social status.
This is shown in his works; such as The Offshore Pirate,
Myra Meets His Family, Bernice Bobs Her Hair, and The
Great Gatsby.
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