The Valley of Ashes in ‘The Great Gatsby’
Words: 509 969Within F. Scott Fitzgerald's seminal work, "The Great Gatsby," the Valley of Ashes emerges as a poignant emblem, encapsulating the erosion of the American Dream amidst the dazzling facade of the Jazz Age. This desolate expanse, nestled between the opulence of West Egg and the bustling thoroughfares of New York City, serves not merely as a geographical demarcation but as a profound commentary on the era's moral and social decay. Through the prism of the Valley of Ashes, Fitzgerald delves […]