Contextual facts about 'The Great Gatsby' 0.0 / 5 ? English LiteratureThe Great GatsbyA2/A-levelAQA Created by: IonaharCreated on: 16-01-23 09:45 How can Gatsby be seen as a representation of Fitzgerald life? He represented the extravagant lifestyle of parties and hedonism, that Fitzgerald recklessly threw himself into. 1 of 13 How does Nick represent Fitzgerald? He represents him as a person, they both went to Ivy league schools and moved to New York 2 of 13 What do Gatsby's parties reflect They reflect the lavish and golden decade 3 of 13 What was the clear status quo during this time? 'Old money' ruled, whilst 'New money' tried to climb the social ladder 4 of 13 In 'The Great Gatsby' what is represented by 'no money'? Myrtle and George Wilson Myrtle is killed and George kills Gatsby, then killing himself 5 of 13 What was the 'Lost generation'? This was the generation after the war, who were experienced with loss and emptiness, which they filled with alcohol and indulgence 6 of 13 How does Fitzgerald challenged the American dream? He uses the symbols of money and hope to paradoxically symbolise jealousy and envy that contaminate this idea. 7 of 13 What literary devices does Fitzgerald use to expose the hedonism of the 1920? Irony, exaggeration and ridicule 8 of 13 How does Fitzgerald expose the 1920s society had on lower class? All the lower class Character's die 9 of 13 What doe Nicks subjective view point do to are opinion of Gatsby? Place him on a pedestal and advocate him as the real victim 10 of 13 What do the eyes of Doctor T.J Eckleburg represent? They (to George) represent god watching over the corruption of the 1920s 11 of 13 Chapter one, Nick showing his dislike for the west egg. 'The less fashionable of the two' 12 of 13 Chapter 9, the last line that expresses how we cants change the past 'so we beat on boats against a current' 13 of 13
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