A Foucauldian Reading of Power Relations and Discourse in Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby

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Abstract

This research paper seeks to explore Foucault's concepts of power and related ideas within F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel, "The Great Gatsby". Foucault's power theory posits, that power is ever-present, existing within all social interactions. Power is intricately, woven into all social relationships. Additionally, discourse , is constructed by governing bodies, causing characters' identities to shift and lose autonomy. The transformation of truth, from a solid metaphysical reality, into a product of power dynamics is akin to a game. In "The Great Gatsby," the narrative revolves, around Jay Gatsby, an enigmatic young millionaire, and his intense affection for Daisy Buchanan, a captivating woman now married to another. The novel prominently highlights, the significance of discourse and power within society. Set in the vibrant Jazz Age,