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At Your Age

by F. Scott Fitzgerald

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Last updated: 2023/05/27 at 4:11 PM
Sevenov Published June 8, 2022
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1. Synopsis of At Your Age2. Story Summary3. Characters4. Writing Style5. Frequently Asked Questions about At Your Age
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At Your Age by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Author: Francis Scott Fitzgerald 

Published: The Saturday Evening Post (August 17, 1929)

Genre: Short Story 

“At Your Age”, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, explores the dynamics of a relationship with an apparent age gap. The main character, a man in his fifties, questions the morals and norms behind falling for and pursuing a girl that is much younger than he is. 

The Saturday Evening Post magazine Aug 17 1929
The Saturday Evening Post (Aug 17 1929)

1. Synopsis of At Your Age

“At Your Age” follows a romance where age is indeed just a number. Tom is a 50-year-old man who lives in Minneapolis. He meets young and charming Annie, who he feels guilty for being attracted to. 

2. Story Summary

50-year-old Tom meets Annie, a pretty young thing he instantly develops feelings for. Initially, his affections are unreciprocated, but over time, Tom begins to grow on Annie. During a trip to Mexico, Tom realizes that he cannot bear to be apart from Annie and resolves to spend his life with her. Coming home, Tom proposes, and they begin planning their wedding. However, Annie soon grows disillusioned with her and Tom’s relationship. She ends things with Tom and weds a guy that is close in age to her named Randy.

3. Characters

Tom Squires

A handsome gentleman of 50.

Annie Lorry

A beautiful young woman who is the love interest of Tom

4. Writing Style

Like many of Fitzgerald’s other novels, he pays close attention to the environment and setting details. Similar to The Great Gatsby, there is also a clear narrator with a strong presence.


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5. Frequently Asked Questions about At Your Age

Why does Annie leave Tom for Randy?

Annie realizes that what she feels for Tom is admiration for an older man. She realizes that she needs to be realistic about choosing a marriage partner and chooses Randy because he is of a similar age range as her.

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