THE ANALYSIS OF THE CONCEPT OF UGLINESS IN THE GREAT GATSBY BY F. SCOTT FITZGERALD

This study examines the multifaceted concept of ugliness as portrayed in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. Moving beyond superficial aesthetics, the analysis delves into the novel’s exploration of moral decay, social injustice, and the disillusionment inherent in the American Dream. Through an examination of character actions, symbolic settings such as the Valley of Ashes, and nuanced language, the research reveals how Fitzgerald constructs a world where outward beauty often masks inner corruption and shattered aspirations. The analysis considers both explicit depictions of ugliness and the subtle ways in which Fitzgerald conveys a sense of moral and social unease, ultimately demonstrating how the concept of ugliness functions as a powerful critique of that period and its underlying values. Special attention is paid to allomorphic national-cultural values embodying prototypical images.