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There are many similarities that can be drawn from F. Scott Fitzgerald’s ‘The Great Gatsby’ and John Steinbeck’s ‘Of Mice and Men’. Probably the most obvious connection would be the common thread of each character having dreams and the illusion of the unachievable ‘Great American Dream’. However there are also a great many differences that can be seen. The main areas of both novels including the setting, era, themes and characters vary a great deal between the novels. The author’s opinions of the Great American Dream are perhaps one of the biggest differences. Throughout the two texts the authors convey their opinions through the characters actions, morals, social standings and dreams. Also through the general events that take place throughout the individual texts. The era and setting of the two texts, although based only a decade apart, are substantially different. ‘The Great Gatsby’ explores life in the early-mid 1920’s. During which America was experiencing large economic growth. It was time for growth and prosperity, however with this came corruption and deceit. Also remembered as the Jazz era, where the rich got richer and the poor got poorer. This novel gives the reader a snapshot of what life was like in the frenzied post-war society. PIncluding the ever widening gap between the social classes of the born-rich, who originated for ‘old money’ (ie. Tom and Daisy Buchanan), the ‘wannabies’ who try aimlessly to break through the division into the elite society (ie. Myrtle Wilson and Gatsby) and the unhappy working class who are stuck in the rut of society (ie. George Wilson). In contrast to this ‘Of Mice and Men’ is set in the mid 1930’s during the depths of the depression. On a small isolated country farm where the father is the manager and his son is the overseer, the tragic events of the novel take place. Both texts are set in America, with each focussing on very different people and events.
Approximate Word count = 1277
Approximate Pages = 5.1
(250 words per page double spaced)
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