Similarities between The Great Gatsby and Fast Food Nation

Alliteration is used in both titles, The Great Gatsby and Fast Food Nation. The majority of each book takes place in America. They focus on the values of American people. Both male authors used vivid imagery to describe certain people, places, and events. Change is a theme in each book too. Gatsby has changed over the years to please Daisy, and the fast food industry has changed to please the customers. Achieving wealth is very important to Gatsby and major industries. People will do anything for money, like selling things illegally or letting people work in unsanitary conditions. More than one person dies in Fast Food Nation and The Great Gatsby. These books show that people can be easily persuaded or affected by one thing. For example, Gatsby lives his life hoping to reunite with Daisy, and advertisement causes millions of Americans to eat fast food. Fast Food Nation and The Great Gatsby show us that we are in control of our own lives. What may seem like a good idea is not always the best. Fast food may be quick and easy, but it is disgusting. Letting Daisy drive may have been what she wanted, but she killed someone. Not everyone will get what they want or wish for. Instead of getting a better life in America workers risk getting killed every day and Gatsby will never be able to repeat the past with Daisy.