The novel The Sound and the Fury mainly tells the story of the prosperity and turmoil of American society in the 1920s, as well as the growth and adventures of the protagonist, Jordan Belfort, during this period. The setting of the story was in the United States, where a once-glorious car city became a poor and decadent city with the withdrawal of car manufacturers and the collapse of the city's economy. Jordan Belfort was a young man. He met many different people in the city and experienced a series of events, gradually understanding this dark society. In the novel, Jordan Belfort experienced a series of setbacks and difficulties, including being misunderstood, ostracized, betrayed, and so on. However, through his firm belief and unyielding perseverance, he eventually became the leader of this city and led the people to regain the meaning of life. The novel The Sound and the Fury reflects the prosperity and turmoil of American society in the 1920s and the deep understanding and thinking of people's life, society, and politics in that era through the story of Jordan Belfort's growth and adventures.