Similarities Between The Great Gatsby and Fast Food Nation

"The Great Gatsby" takes place during the 1920's, which was an important time in American development. "Fast Food Nation" is a book that shows how the fast food industry affected America. Vehicles played a big role in both books. When the automobile was first invented it had a major affect on how people interacted. Cars became a symbol of status among the wealthy, and they also inspired drive in restaurants. Without cars both of the book would have been completely different. Both books show how the strive toward money can corrupt anyone. It corrupted the major fast food restaurants, and it corrupted Daisy so much that she chose it over true love. Money was their only goal, it affected their decisions, and how they treated others.These books captured how life was like during these important developmental times wether it be among the wealthy, or during the birth of the fast food revolution.