There is another interesting theory, which shows the shrewdness of birds. According to this theory, standing on two legs may attract predator and birds could become an easy aquatic prey, so they prefer to stand on one leg, which looks a lot like a suspended branch in water.
The Great Gatsby takes place during the summer of 1922. Fitzgerald coined the phrase, the Jazz Age that same year to describe the flamboyantâanything goesâera that emerged in America after World War I. Find out more about the popular culture and historical events that shaped and defined the 1920s.
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Book Discussion Questions. Nick. 1. Nick believes he is an honest, nonjudgmental narrator. Discuss the reliability of Nick. Carraway as the narrator of The Great Gatsby. 2. The novel's action occurs in 1922 between June and September. How does Nick's non-. chronological narration shape your response to the events surrounding the mystery of.