How is a specific archetype illuminated in This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald's use of one or more literary elements?

In "This Side of Paradise," F. Scott Fitzgerald illuminates the archetype of the "lost generation" through his use of characterization and setting. The protagonist, Amory Blaine, embodies the search for identity and purpose typical of the post-World War I generation. Fitzgerald's vivid descriptions of the post-war disillusionment and societal upheaval further highlight this archetype of a generation grappling with a sense of aimlessness and disconnection.