Everything went from traditional to modern. Sports became big business when it came to consumers and the economy. The most famous home-run hero Babe Ruth caused many to buy tickets in such numbers to see him play at the Yankee Stadium. In 1921 boxing was also a sport that created a lot of buzz. Jazz, the music that is said to emerge at this time was a way for many young people to let go and have fun.
However, The Great Gatsby seems to be celebrating the energy of those seeking the American dream in the person of the main protagonist; the romantic and wealthy, but vulgar and criminal Jay Gatsby. If Nick Carraway can be considered authorial, then his admiration for Gatsby’s ability to reinvent himself and to be borne along by a romantic passion is a reflection of Fitzgeralds admiration for the strength of the new world. The play, in contrast, shows the excitement and evolution of the American dream, and the decline of the old world, especially because it is set after the end of the second world war, when there was a high level of patriotism amongst Americans. It shows the inevitability of the demise of the old world along with its old traditions, represented by Blanche Dubois, and the rise of the
This then triggers a sudden increase in private investment. Private investment brings a range of benefits into the area including: more high quality public services and transport, new housing and hotels which helps create this new ‘global brand’ for the area which of course leads to even more inward investment to the area and so on. One of the main, most recent, examples of this idea of using sport as a catalyst for rebranding has to be the 2012 Olympics. With all else mentioned above related to private investments and its benefits aside, the 2012 Olympics created a feel-good factor for many of the local residents in east London. This was achieved by the constant promise to the local people of great improvements to their lives, and through other things such as the new recognition to their area, the physical environmental improvements to their area and the new jobs being created all contributed to the widespread feel-good factor.
1.04H Over the last few years, the United kingdom has been the country everybody has taking about. The united kingdom claimed to have reached their golden age in the 1920's, however, they seem to be making a comeback. Britain has made an amazing impact in the worlds pop culture industry. The countries biggest artistic success come from the music industry. Music from British artists is spreading fast, becoming more and more popular throughout teenagers worldwide.
Evan Cole March 6, 2012 English 101 Mr. Raines American Opportunities Dinesh D’Souza’s essay “Becoming American” notes three reasons why the American life style is sought after, better standard of living, social freedoms, and an egalitarian society. I agree, America is a land where people create their own destinies, a land where people make their own choices and have near limitless possibilities. D’Souza’s gives his views on how the Americans society is seen by other countries. D’Souza states that most American critics have an easy explanation for why the American idea of living is so captivating. It is simply the ability to make money.
Apart from the social injustices, the progression and good far outweighed the bad. It was two steps forward and one step back while the economic effects were one huge leap forward and a just as big step back. There were more than a handful of inventions and discoveries that revolutionized American society, led to urban sprawl, made tasks exponentially easier, and were the centerpiece for recreation. Cars were mass produced and people decided to live outside the cities and take vacations more frequently. They produced many new jobs with the need for new roads since the American landscape was drastically expanding.
(Curtis, 2012) C. In return, it can revenue money for the county. (Curtis, 2012) [Downtown has made it to be a memorable place as well.] IV. Neon Desert Music Festival is special for El Pasoans. A. El Paso has grown successfully for making events like these.
The 1950’s were a time of innovation and optimism. After breaking through the Great Depression and emerging victorious from World War II, Americans were confident in their nation and hopeful for the future. We were becoming a nation of consumers, and innovations in communication allowed us to develop trends and a mainstream popular culture. A new demographic, the teenager, was becoming a dominant force in American society, especially in steering the music industry. All of this optimism and forward thinking was apparent in the music industry of the decade.
The world of the 1920’s was full of freedom and hope, and Gatsby is another perfectly placed symbol in Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. There are an exponential amount of ways Gatsby symbolizes the 1920’s as a whole, he was glamour and wealth and scandal and never ending hope. That was the attitude of American people. So once again, in conclusion F. Scott Fitzgerald prospered at capturing that certain essence that the twenties illuminated
What do you think of Rapoino’s strategic direction for Live Nation? We feel that Rapino’s strategic direction for Lince Nation is on the right track to being very successful. Since 2005, the company created a separate business and became the world’s largest events and live music promoter. This means that their business presence is well known and highly respected on a domestic and international level. Live Nation has a growth strategy that has attracted the biggest entertainment stars.