Set during the early 1920s in the Jazz Age, F. Scott Fitzgerald's *The Great Gatsby* follows narrator Nick Carraway as he navigates the elaborate social dynamics of East Egg and West Egg on Long Island, becoming enmeshed in the life of the enigmatic Jay Gatsby. After serving in World War I, Nick reflects on the moral complexities of wealth and privilege while observing Gatsby’s desperate pursuit of his former love, Daisy Buchanan, who is now married to the wealthy but brutish Tom Buchanan. Through extravagant parties and turbulent interactions, the narrative reveals tensions marked by infidelity, jealousy, and the oppressive nature of social expectations. As Gatsby's dreams clash with the bitter realities of his past and the societal hierarchies around him, themes of disillusionment, loneliness, and the elusive nature of the American Dream emerge, culminating in tragic consequences that expose the hollowness of their affluent lives. Ultimately, the story offers a poignant critique of aspiration and moral decay amidst the glamour of the era, leaving Nick to grapple with the bitter truths of their unattainable desires.