The Jazz Age God is money. The Great Gatsby MOST suggests that the only God of the Jazz Age is

• A. Power
• B. Money
• C. Fate
• D. Fame

Answer: (B)

In The Great Gatsby, money is depicted as the force that drives desire, status, and behavior in the Jazz Age. Gatsby’s entire rise and his relentless pursuit of Daisy hinge on wealth—his lavish mansion, extravagant parties, and flashy displays are all designed to prove that he’s worthy of Daisy and can win her love. The social world around him treats money as the ultimate measure of value and opportunity, shaping who people admire, trust, or reject. The green light across the bay, the conspicuous consumption, and the moral carelessness that follows all point to money as the true idol of the era—an idol that promises fulfillment but often delivers emptiness and ruin. While power or fame can orbit money, and fate can appear to shape events, the novel steadily emphasizes money itself as the central force shaping actions and outcomes.