Which factor most influenced the end of Fitzgerald's relationship with Ginevra King?

• A. Geographical distance
• B. Their opposing political views
• C. Family disapproval
• D. His failing career

Answer: (C)

Social expectations and family approval can decisively shape romantic relationships in the early 20th century. Ginevra King came from a wealthy Chicago family that expected a match within their social circle and with financial security. Fitzgerald, though talented, lacked the money and social standing her family required for a suitable match. That clash of class and financial reality meant their engagement or long-term prospects faced strong disapproval from her family, and the relationship ended as a result. The influence of family disapproval here is the primary factor because it directly addresses the social constraint that made marriage unlikely, more so than distance, political differences, or his later career status. In the broader picture, Fitzgerald’s life often grappled with money and status in romance, but in this case the decisive pressure came from the family and the world they inhabited.