How does Fitzgerald use details of setting and imagery to establish a mood in the opening pages of chapter 2?

Fitzgerald uses setting and imagery through certain diction to establish a dismal mood. The first example of this is when it says "men who move dimly and already crumbling…" This phrase from the passage is an example of how there is use of imagery to support the idea of a dismal environment and creates a dismal atmosphere. There is also use of diction which add to the dismal atmosphere. Furthermore, looking at specific words from the passage he uses the word "desolate" and also "brood" which are usually words which connotes to the idea of unhappiness in general and emptiness which supports the idea that Fitzgerald uses diction to create a dismal setting.

• Good opening sentence/thesis?
• Lack of cohesion?
• Where is the conclusion

Fitzgerald uses setting and imagery through certain diction to establish a dismal mood. The first example of this is when it says "men who move dimly and already crumbling…" This phrase creates a dim setting in our heads using imagery which supports to the idea of a dismal atmosphere. The phrase consists of diction which connotes to the idea of an unpleasant mood in with the words "dim" and "crumbling." These words are used to describe the "men" in the passage and creates a strong image in our heads of how dismal the setting is. Fitzgerald also uses the words "desolate" which creates an image of emptiness do describe the atmosphere. Furthermore, he uses the phrase "grotesque gardens" which is an interesting choice of words used to describe the setting and really exaggerates on how bleak it is.

I think I was able to make sure that the opening sentence is good. I was unable to create a concluding sentence that ties everything up together. I think I was able to incorporate more cohesion.