The Roaring Twenties were a time of great success and wealth, but it was also a time of greed and corruption. F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby is exceptional in depicting this view of the Roaring Twenties, particularly the idea of ​​corruption during that era. The most corrupt characters in the book come from the eggs of this novel, where money and power create corrupt people. The novel's themes, such as that of the crumbling American dream, dishonesty, and money, reveal many corrupt aspects of this story. Characters living in eggs are very prone to corruption because it is everywhere around them. Living a lavish lifestyle allows them to bend the rules of society and play the game of life as they see fit. Of course, this type of freedom comes at a high price, often due to the corruption of these freedoms. Tom is able to escape the corrupt act of adultery throughout the story, but it comes at a cost we don't realize. When Daisy is about to break up with him to go to Gatsby, he says, "And besides, I love Daisy too." From time to time I do something crazy and make a fool of myself, but I always come back, and in my heart I love him all the time." (251-252) This quote reveals that after years of corruption, he lost the ability to feel remorse for the wrongdoings he has committed The continued corruption of adultery has created an unsympathetic man, Tom is a prime example of how corruption can lead to the downfall of. part of his dream was to be as successful as possible. Although he achieved his goal, it was not without corruption. and to Ch...... middle of paper...... was so close to achieving his dream, but his corrupted love for Daisy got in the way All the characters besides Nick. are dishonest in one way or another; dishonesty is a corrupt thing in itself Gatsby lies about his past throughout the book Daisy had no problem lying when killing Myrtle, and Jordan is known for. lie, whether it's a game of golf or an open roof. From Tom's affairs to Gatsby and Daisy's twisted and lacking love, corruption locks these characters away. so there is no escaping it. The setting of 1920s New York lays the foundation for a story lacking the moral righteousness necessary to create an uncorrupted society. Themes like dishonesty, the American dream, and money are directly related to the corruption of the novel's setting and characters. Corruption is the backbone of the plot of The Great Gatsby.