"The Lost Generation's Personalities" F. is one of the Lost Generations' top authors. The Great Gatsby was one of several outstanding novels he penned. The characters in this narrative reflect various aspects of the Lost Generation. For example, Jay Gatsby is a representation of the wild youth of America who were destroyed by the war. Gatsby's extravagant lifestyle and romantic dreams make him an idol to his friends. However, both these qualities also represent the pitfalls of being part of the elite society; they can get you into serious trouble. When the young man finally realizes that he has been used as a tool by those above him, he decides to destroy all evidence of his former life by killing himself in one last act of rebellion against his oppressors. This novel could be considered as a social commentary on the loss of innocence in modern society. Gatsby's reckless pursuit of wealth and glamour leads him on a path of destruction that ends in tragedy. But even though he dies alone and unloved, he does not lose his identity; he remains an icon within his community.