Satire in Ch 5 of Great Gatsby

In the novel, The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald satirizes how in the buffly affluent Americans acted during the 1920s through Jay Gatsby. The 1920s was nicknamed the Roaring Twenties, and during this time period, many great deal were much more wealthy and were only interested in big, prodigal things. Jay Gatsby is an example of this. He was born poor, gained his wealth, and now he throws big parties at his mansion to impress hundreds of citizenry. In the beginning of Chapter 5, Nick arrives at westerly Egg to find Gatsbys mansion lighting up the shadow sky.Nick said to Gatsby, Your place looks resembling the Worlds Fair (81). The importee of Nicks statement shows how Gatsby tries to be old money, when really he is new money. Gatsby tries to show pip his wealth by turning on every single light in his mansion, plainly he lacks the split of those who really ar old money. This satirizes how wealthy people were during the mid-twenties they were obnoxious and did not have the same class as those who were wealthy before that time period. Another example of this is when Fitzgerald tells the reader what Gatsby is wearing for when Daisy comes oer Nicks house.Fitzgerald wrote, Gatsby, in a white flannel suit, notes shirt, and gold-colored tie, hurried in (84). Daisy knows Gatsby as a poor man that she utilize to love, but couldnt be with because her family didnt approve. Gatsby still loves Daisy, and he dresses like this because he wants to impress her. Newly wealthy people during the 1920s constantly wore expensive clothing. Gatsby dressing like this just satirizes those people, and shows he truly isnt old money, no matter how hard he tries to be. subsequent in the chapter, Gatsby invited Daisy and Nick over to his house because he wants to show off his mansion to Daisy.Gatsby said, I want you and Daisy to come over to my house (89). Gatsby brought Daisy to his house, and even up though she was impressed with what he has become, even Daisy realize d that everything he have is inelegant, and doesnt have the same type of possessions that old money people have. This satirizes how people during the 1920s tried to show off their flashy possessions, but they dont truly have as much worth. Fitzgeralds use of satire of newly wealthy people during the 1920s are truly expressed through Gatsbys actions and belongings.