Fitzgerald captured decadence and disillusionment while Hemingway portrayed gritty realism in the 1920s.
F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway offer contrasting views of the 1920s in their works. Fitzgerald, known for capturing the decadence and disillusionment of the era, depicted characters grappling with the loss of faith in traditional values and the emptiness of materialism, as seen in 'The Great Gatsby.' On the other hand, Hemingway, drawing from his experiences in war and travel, showcased a sense of gritty realism and stoicism in the face of challenges, reflecting in novels like 'A Farewell to Arms' and 'The Old Man and the Sea.'