Interpretation of The Great Gatsby from the Perspective of Ecocriticism

Authors

  • Wen Jiang Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/yycc2z97

Keywords:

F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby, Ecocriticism, Nature, Human Beings

Abstract

The Great Gatsby was written in the 1920s, where the natural ecology, social ecology and spiritual ecology of this period are all described in detail in the novel. This article aims to analyze the ecological implications of the Great Gatsby from the details of the text, so as to help readers understand the novel better.

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Published

12 July 2026

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How to Cite

Jiang, W. (2026). Interpretation of The Great Gatsby from the Perspective of Ecocriticism. International Journal of Education and Humanities, 24(1), 89-92. https://doi.org/10.54097/yycc2z97