3 parts introduce narrator and buchannons contrast morality to earn readers trust
1 of 6
opens with homo diegetic, retrospective narration question events recreating from memory
contridictory statement "unaffected scorn" implies exceptionality that pin points gatsby as main character
2 of 6
allusion to Nicks father introduces theme of past/present plays part of conception.
uses nicks midwest to gain trust sense of upheld morality that imprints onto nick. important that it is positioned before dinner with buchannons
3 of 6
introduces two key settings, gives a sense of conflict that partly spurs drama. west egg (initation) fabricated verion of east egg. east egg (pictuesque white fairytale palaces)
Dinner party key event that serves two purposes - introduce characters and introduce theme of prejudice
4 of 6
theme of prejudice through voice of tom "white race" elevates prejudice previously spoke about and shows toms oppressive and controlling nature.
Introduction of girls - mytonomy of fluttering dresses mimics the way they drift through life hints at unable to deal with reality. base conlict in novel on thier personality
5 of 6
concludes chapter with proleptic reference to green light creates mystery/suspence/enigma
conclusion - trust narration and display corrupt nature of wealthy 1920s members
6 of 6
Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
opens with homo diegetic, retrospective narration question events recreating from memory
Back
contridictory statement "unaffected scorn" implies exceptionality that pin points gatsby as main character
Card 3
Front
allusion to Nicks father introduces theme of past/present plays part of conception.
Back
Card 4
Front
introduces two key settings, gives a sense of conflict that partly spurs drama. west egg (initation) fabricated verion of east egg. east egg (pictuesque white fairytale palaces)
Back
Card 5
Front
theme of prejudice through voice of tom "white race" elevates prejudice previously spoke about and shows toms oppressive and controlling nature.
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